Tax cuts, deregulation, and fiscal austerity aren’t necessarily a recipe for economic growth. Here’s why some economists disagree.  ( 24 min )

A participating policy is insurance that pays dividends to policyholders. Dividends come from the profits of the insurance company that sold the policy.  ( 22 min )

Forget the doomsday scenarios. The insurance industry is doing just fine, despite all attempts to derail the health care reform law.  ( 22 min )

Brinkmanship is a negotiating technique where one party aggressively pursues a set of terms so that the other party must either agree or disengage.  ( 22 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Chinese stocks listed in Hong Kong advanced on Monday after the nation rolled out further property support measures including lower down payments for homebuyers and looser mortgage rules at major cities. Most Read from BloombergDiamond Prices Are in Free Fall in One Key Corner of the MarketMercedes Bets on Range Boost in Swipe at Tesla’s EV LeadershipBurning Man Death Under Probe With Thousands Still StrandedZelenskiy Says He’s Removing Ukraine Defense Chief in RevampTesla’s $41,0  ( 31 min )

Oil rose in early Asian trade amid easing investor concerns over higher supply.  ( 24 min )

Oil prices ticked up in Asian morning trade on Monday, as market sentiment was buoyed by positive China and U.S. economic data, as well as expectations of ongoing crude supply cuts from major producers. Brent crude was up 17 cents, or 0.2%, at $88.72 a barrel at 0015 GMT. On the demand side, China's manufacturing activity unexpectedly expanded in August, data from Caixin's manufacturing PMI survey indicated, leading to renewed optimism about the economic health of the world's largest oil importer.  ( 32 min )

Oil prices ticked up in Asian morning trade on Monday, as market sentiment was buoyed by positive China and U.S. economic data, as well as expectations of ongoing crude supply cuts from major producers. Brent crude was up 17 cents, or 0.2%, at $88.72 a barrel at 0015 GMT. On the demand side, China's manufacturing activity unexpectedly expanded in August, data from Caixin's manufacturing PMI survey indicated, leading to renewed optimism about the economic health of the world's largest oil importer.  ( 32 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Albemarle Corp. sweetened its takeover offer for Liontown Resources Ltd. to $4.3 billion as the world’s top lithium producer stepped up efforts to expand its footprint in hard rock-based assets.Most Read from BloombergDiamond Prices Are in Free Fall in One Key Corner of the MarketMercedes Bets on Range Boost in Swipe at Tesla’s EV LeadershipBurning Man Death Under Probe With Thousands Still StrandedTesla’s $41,000 Model X Discount Unlocks Subsidies Musk Wanted GoneCovid Is Back. I  ( 31 min )

Country Garden's deal with creditors for an extension on onshore debt payments worth 3.9 billion yuan ($537 million) has brought the developer and China's crisis-ridden property sector some much-needed respite. But while investors in the company and China economy-watchers alike may be heaving sighs of relief, it remains to be seen whether a raft of government stimulus measures will soon help revive demand and ease the sector's cash squeeze. The financial woes of China's top private developer have only further highlighted the fragile state of the country's real estate industry which accounts for roughly a quarter of the economy and has been in dire debt straits since 2021.  ( 32 min )

Australia's Liontown Resources said on Monday it recommended a revised takeover offer from U.S.-based Albemarle Corp valuing the company at A$6.6 billion ($4.26 billion). The new offer price is A$3 per share, higher than A$2.5 the company received in March. ($1 = 1.5504 Australian dollars)  ( 31 min )

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Beijing has pushed renminbi as alternative global currency to dollar  ( 8 min )

First, let’s start with Autopilot, Tesla’s advanced driver assistance system (ADAS). As part of an ongoing investigation into the ADAS after a series of Teslas crashed into emergency vehicles,  the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is requesting more info from the automaker. The NHTSA said this could “lead to greater driver inattention and failure of the driver to properly supervise Autopilot.”  ( 35 min )

Stock and bond markets will be closed Monday for Labor Day. Then, earnings reports from Zscaler, Gitlab, and Kroger. Plus, Services PMI data, the Fed's Beige Book, and more.  ( 22 min )

Homeowners are facing a “cost of owning crisis” as rapidly falling house prices push tens of thousands into negative equity.  ( 31 min )

Disney wants to narrow the scope of its federal lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis to just a free speech claim that the Florida governor retaliated against the company because of its public opposition to a state law banning classroom lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity in early grades. Disney on Friday asked a federal judge for permission to file an amended complaint focusing just on the First Amendment claim and leaving to another, state-court lawsuit questions about the legality of agreements the company signed with Disney World's governing district, then-made up of Disney supporters. The agreements were signed before DeSantis and the GOP-controlled Florida Legislature took over the governmental body in the spring.  ( 32 min )

For stocks, September is historically one of the worst months on record, followed by an equally rough October. This year, the crosscurrents are a little different for investors.  ( 32 min )

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Lattice Semiconductor Corp. (LSCC) shares have jumped 50% in 2023. This uptrend is being powered by mega demand for the stock.  ( 32 min )

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The U.S. regains its lead in global natural gas production, setting a new record high in 2022, even as consumption grows and exports increase.  ( 33 min )

A new study suggests that “investors overvalue the pleasure” of tax-exemption.  ( 27 min )

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After beginning the year at record levels, global events have caused market volatility to jump and equities to fall. The S&P 500 Index is experiencing its first major correction since 2020, so investors are understandably looking to safeguard their assets. … Continue reading → The post Schwab Says This Can Double Your Retirement Savings appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 32 min )

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Tesla raised the price for a newer version of the Model 3 sedan, but they dropped the price of something else that might have investors confused.  ( 22 min )

Investors continue to flock to money market funds in search of higher yields, posing an ongoing challenge to banks trying to keep deep-pocketed account holders.  ( 34 min )

State subsidies follow steel and solar panel playbook in reinforcing race for market share  ( 6 min )

Investors will face a holiday-shortened week after a run of economic data pared back bets on additional rate hikes from the Federal Reserve.  ( 34 min )

Summer is shifting into fall, and winter won’t be far behind, followed by the holidays and the New Year – and already, investors are thinking about finding the best stocks to shape up their portfolios for 2024. Meanwhile, the analysts at Goldman Sachs have been busy curating their ‘top picks’ for the coming year. Goldman Sachs’ Top Picks give investors a useful pointer toward solid stock choices, but they aren’t the only one. Another comes from the Smart Score, an AI-driven, algorithm-based data  ( 36 min )

This week in Borderlands: Solar panel maker building $1B factory in New Mexico; McMaster-Carr to open $360M distribution center in Fort Worth; Startup Aircon raises $3.3M in seed funding; and Texas-based Ever.Ag acquires logistics platform. The post Borderlands: Solar panel maker to build $1B factory in New Mexico appeared first on FreightWaves.  ( 32 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund is set to create a new steel giant with the acquisition of the metals unit of chemicals maker Saudi Basic Industries Corp. for an enterprise value of 12.5 billion riyals ($3.3 billion).Most Read from BloombergTesla’s $41,000 Model X Discount Unlocks Subsidies Musk Wanted GoneCovid Is Back. Is It Time to Pull Out Our Masks Again?BMW Unwraps Next-Generation EV to Take on Tesla, China’s BYDJimmy Buffett, Singer Who Spun Margaritas Into Gold, Dies  ( 31 min )

Softbank’s lofty ambitions for chip maker Arm have fallen short. Now the market is about to issue its verdict on the deal.  ( 26 min )

(Bloomberg) -- China’s trade and inflation data this week will likely signal that the economy’s recovery remains fragile, keeping pressure on policymakers to roll out more stimulus.Most Read from BloombergTesla’s $41,000 Model X Discount Unlocks Subsidies Musk Wanted GoneBMW Unwraps Next-Generation EV to Take on Tesla, China’s BYDJimmy Buffett, Singer Who Spun Margaritas Into Gold, Dies at 76Covid Is Back. Is It Time to Pull Out Our Masks Again?Mohamed Al Fayed, Tycoon Who Clashed With Royals, D  ( 34 min )

The gap between federal spending and revenue is widening, but not for reasons that stimulate the economy.  ( 25 min )

German discounter is moving into more conventional big store territory in a fiercely competitive market  ( 6 min )

Thousands of companies have added Roth 401(k)s to their retirement plans. Getting the math right is proving tricky.  ( 26 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Oil’s having a rocky year, swung by jitters over China’s slowdown, OPEC+ supply cuts, and the fallout from the Federal Reserve’s tightening campaign. The tensions wrongfooted many traders as prices sank, then recovered. Now, what comes next is up for debate in Singapore.Most Read from BloombergTesla’s $41,000 Model X Discount Unlocks Subsidies Musk Wanted GoneJimmy Buffett, Singer Who Spun Margaritas Into Gold, Dies at 76BMW Unwraps Next-Generation EV to Take on Tesla, China’s BYD  ( 33 min )

What does an equity research analyst do on an everyday basis?  ( 20 min )

This controversial monetary policy has been used by some of the world's most powerful economies. But does it work?  ( 23 min )

The financial account is a component of a country’s balance of payments that outlines the net increases and decreases in ownership of a country’s assets.  ( 19 min )

Learn how to interpret the relationships between price, volume, and open interest in the options and futures markets.  ( 23 min )

If you have federal student loans, you have several repayment options. An IDR plan allows you to make payments based on your income and family size, ensuring you pay what you can afford.  ( 23 min )

A quantity discount is an incentive offered to buyers that results in a decreased cost per unit of goods or materials when purchased in bulk.  ( 18 min )

The debate rages on about whether insider trading is good or bad for financial markets. Some want it to be legal, and others want it to stay a crime.  ( 23 min )

Don't let your outdated resume prevent you from getting the job of your dreams.  ( 22 min )

Continuous compounding assumes interest is compounded and added to the balance an infinite number of times. See how this accelerates returns.  ( 26 min )

Learn more about the practice of banks writing off bad debts and removing them from their books, including a hypothetical example.  ( 19 min )

Personal Income and Outlays is a report produced by the Bureau of Economic Analysis that tracks personal income and monthly spending.  ( 19 min )

Before going after that internship, discover the steps you can take to increase your chances of landing a position.  ( 24 min )

Either an MBA or a CFA can get you in the door, but an MBA from a prestigious B-school could give you an edge.  ( 19 min )

A telex release is a convenient option for shippers who do not need original documents for their accounting or legal records.  ( 21 min )

According to the Ricardo-Barro effect, also known as Ricardian equivalence, increased debt-financed government spending leaves demand unchanged.  ( 19 min )

Overcrowding, staffing shortages, and widespread cancellations are hobbling air travel at a time that industry analysts had hoped would deliver a return to normalcy.  ( 21 min )

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was a $2 trillion package of emergency assistance approved in 2020 in response to COVID-19.  ( 33 min )

The Federal Reserve's open market operations—the purchase or sale of government bonds and other securities—can push interest rates and the money supply lower or higher.  ( 25 min )

While artificial intelligence could supplant some occupations, it could also help bridge labor shortages. Slower AI adoption would give the labor market time to transition, a report concludes.  ( 19 min )

An associate in claims (AIC) is a professional designation for professionals with enhanced skill training to handle different types of claims.  ( 18 min )

The neoclassical growth theory is an economic concept where equilibrium is found by varying the labor amount and capital in the production function.  ( 19 min )

The average American now spends close to $13,000 a year on healthcare, and the costs are still rising. But why?  ( 26 min )

Kredietverstrekkers gebruiken vanaf 4 september strengere leennormen. Dit betekent dat we minder kunnen lenen om bijvoorbeeld een auto te kopen.  ( 3 min )

Indonesië wil buitenlandse investeerders aantrekken door zogenoemde gouden visa te verstrekken. Afhankelijk van de hoogte van het geïnvesteerde bedrag kunnen geldschieters voor een bepaalde periode van meerdere jaren in het land verblijven.  ( 3 min )

Advocaat Bénédicte Ficq doet maandagochtend namens ruim 2.600 mensen aangifte tegen chemisch bedrijf Chemours in Dordrecht. Zij beschuldigen de leidinggevenden van de fabriek ervan jarenlang met opzet giftige stoffen te hebben geloosd. Dit zijn de vijf belangrijkste vragen en antwoorden.  ( 6 min )

Elon Musk is attempting to make X a super app, but advertisers and users have fled and regulatory scrutiny continues to loom.  ( 1 min )

A hurdle rate is the minimum rate of return a project or investment must achieve before the manager or investor approves a predetermined condition.  ( 26 min )

Structural unemployment is difficult to measure, but there are hints in the data that the spike in unemployment following the crisis was not purely cyclical.  ( 23 min )

Most of the healthcare issues can be solved without too much effort, but it is important to plan ahead to avoid gaps in coverage.  ( 22 min )

Learn what a recession is, what an economy in a recession looks like, and why the unemployment rate tends to rise during a recession.  ( 27 min )

Life insurance and annuities allow individuals to invest on a tax-deferred basis, but how they pay policyholders is different. Learn how each works.  ( 27 min )

Roll rate refers to the percentage of credit card users who become increasingly delinquent on their accounts.  ( 23 min )

Learn about the price elasticity of supply, the law of supply, and why a price change can alter the pricing of goods in an economy.  ( 23 min )

There are several student loan repayment options you can choose from to pay off your debt. Learn what they are and how to pick the right one for you.  ( 26 min )

A base year is the first of a series of years in an economic or financial index. Base years are also used to measure the growth of a company.  ( 21 min )

Bitcoin has a strong presence in these 10 cities, as indicated by the number of ATMs that dispense it and merchants who accept it.  ( 24 min )

A gatekeeper is an individual or institution that regulates access to medical care. It's a set of requirements for receiving payouts in long-term care insurance.  ( 23 min )

ISO 14000 is a set of standards created to help businesses manage their environmental impact.  ( 23 min )

Current transfers are current account transactions in which a resident entity in one nation provides a non-resident entity with an economic value.  ( 19 min )

The Commerce Secretary overseas a vast business and commerce engine that drives the US economy.  ( 21 min )

Federal student loans can be subsidized or unsubsidized. Both types have to be paid back with interest, but the government makes some interest payments on subsidized loans.  ( 27 min )

A Section 125 (cafeteria) plan is an employer-sponsored plan that gives employees access to health insurance and childcare pretax benefits. Find out if you're eligible.  ( 23 min )

Cybersecurity company CrowdStrike (CRWD) posted solid earnings for the fiscal quarter ended July 31, driven by the robust performance of its AI-powered Falcon platform.  ( 17 min )

Ashton Kutcher’s venture capital firm, Sound Ventures LLC, is among the investors for open source AI company, Hugging Face. Kutcher has a net worth of $200 million thanks to acting and investing.  ( 18 min )

Spending on Beyoncé’s Renaissance Tour, Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, and movie tickets for the summer’s hit films Barbie and Oppenheimer is expected to add about $8.5 billion to the economy in Q3 of 2023, according to a report by Morgan Stanley.  ( 18 min )

A collateralized borrowing and lending obligation (CBLO) is a financial instrument offered in which financial entities can secure short-term loans by providing collateral.  ( 22 min )

Cash and cash equivalents are the first items on a company's balance sheet, but they are not same.  ( 25 min )

Every taxpayer is required to pay their share to fund Medicaid and Medicare. Here's what it costs Americans and what you can expect to pay.  ( 28 min )

A home inventory crunch has pushed prices higher - and that's kept Americans sidelined and forced real estate investors to pull back on spending.  ( 32 min )

(Bloomberg) -- For the first time since the Federal Reserve started raising interest rates almost 18 months ago, the labor market is showing enough cracks to embolden some of the world’s largest bond investors to bet that the tightening cycle is finally ending.Most Read from BloombergTesla’s $41,000 Model X Discount Unlocks Subsidies Musk Wanted GoneJimmy Buffett, Singer Who Spun Margaritas Into Gold, Dies at 76Saola Departs Hong Kong After Bringing Destructive WindsBMW Unwraps Next-Generation E  ( 34 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Regional banks are poised to return to the debt markets in the biggest wave since June to meet new capital requirements in response to the failures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank.Most Read from BloombergTesla’s $41,000 Model X Discount Unlocks Subsidies Musk Wanted GoneCovid Is Back. Is It Time to Pull Out Our Masks Again?BMW Unwraps Next-Generation EV to Take on Tesla, China’s BYDJimmy Buffett, Singer Who Spun Margaritas Into Gold, Dies at 76Diamond Prices Are in Free  ( 34 min )

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Robinhood bought back 55 million shares owned by SBF's Emergent Fidelity Technologies after four parties laid claim to the stock.  ( 31 min )

BMW expects to sell more cars in China this year despite a local price war in the electric vehicle (EV) segment, and muted demand overall, the luxury carmaker's chief financial officer (CFO) said at the IAA car show in Munich. In his first interview since becoming finance chief in May, Walter Mertl told Reuters that BMW had been able to grow 3.7% in China in the first half, faster than the world's top auto market as a whole, and expected this trend to continue. "We are assuming, and we are seeing this at the moment, that we will sell more this year than last year," Mertl said with regard to China, adding that the price war was predominantly affecting the cheaper segments of the auto market, where BMW is not active.  ( 31 min )

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I insisted for years that a seasonal pattern doesn’t exist for stocks. A recent study has changed my mind.  ( 23 min )

The singer, author, and entrepreneur built an enormous business empire valued at several hundred million dollars.  ( 22 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Canada’s Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland instructed three of the founding investors of Wealth One Bank of Canada to divest their stakes in the lender, Globe & Mail reported Saturday, citing documents obtained through an access to information request.Most Read from BloombergDiamond Prices Are in Free Fall in One Key Corner of the MarketMercedes Bets on Range Boost in Swipe at Tesla’s EV LeadershipBurning Man Death Under Probe With Thousands Still StrandedTesla’s $41,000 Model X  ( 31 min )

A new household budget index from Primerica found the purchasing power of middle-income households increased in July but lags pre-pandemic times.  ( 33 min )

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For most fund categories, the answer is yes, according to new research.  ( 26 min )

While September is typically the worst month for stocks, there's reason to believe it might not be as bad as history predicts.  ( 33 min )

SoftBank Group's chip designer, Arm, is planning to ask investors to pay $47 to $51 for each of its shares when it begins marketing its initial public offering (IPO) next week, a person familiar with the matter said on Saturday. The price range, which has not been previously reported, would translate into a valuation for Arm of roughly between $50 billion and $54 billion, and an offering of $5 billion to $5.4 billion. It would make Arm the most valuable company to list in New York since electric car maker Rivian Automotive debuted in 2021.  ( 31 min )

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San Francisco fintech claimed it was about to break into the market 2½ years ago  ( 6 min )

Cybersecurity company CrowdStrike (CRWD) posted solid earnings for the fiscal quarter ended July 31, driven by the robust performance of its AI-powered Falcon platform.  ( 18 min )

Buc-ee's is expanding beyond its Southern stronghold, here's where it's coming to and what to check out.  ( 31 min )

Tiger 'cub' Chase Coleman III's firm backed the equivalent of a startup a day in 2021 at wild prices, helping inflate a venture bubble. Now the firm is facing a reckoning.  ( 40 min )

The call answer rate on the main IRS line for taxpayers wanting to speak to a person rose to 87% during this tax filing season from 15% last year  ( 22 min )

Long before quiet quitting, boomers rejected "working for the man," says UNC sociologist Arne Kalleberg, "which is exactly what’s happening now."  ( 34 min )

Dipak Gupta, currently the joint managing director, will carry out the chief executive duties until Dec. 31, the bank added. Kotak's resignation comes four months ahead of his planned retirement at the end of this year. In the meantime, the bank has already made an application for the new managing director to India's central bank.  ( 31 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The history of commodity markets is littered with fraud and risk, and the opaque trade in scrap metal is no exception. But even veterans with decades of experience say they’ve never seen anything like the scam now rocking one of the world’s top copper recyclers.Most Read from BloombergTesla’s $41,000 Model X Discount Unlocks Subsidies Musk Wanted GoneSaola Departs Hong Kong After Bringing Destructive WindsTesla Refreshes Model 3 and Slashes Prices of Top-End CarsSingapore Votes fo  ( 34 min )

Starting next year, 529 investors will have more flexibility in rolling leftover money into Roth IRAs.  ( 25 min )

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These companies will fare well even if the Federal Reserve keeps interest rates high for a while.  ( 22 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Europe’s stagflation crisis and a property downturn in China are flashing a familiar message: for equity investors, there is no real alternative to the US stock market.Most Read from BloombergTesla’s $41,000 Model X Discount Unlocks Subsidies Musk Wanted GoneSaola Departs Hong Kong After Bringing Destructive WindsTesla Refreshes Model 3 and Slashes Prices of Top-End CarsSingapore Votes for President in Test of Ruling Party’s SwayMohamed Al Fayed, Tycoon Who Clashed With Royals, Di  ( 34 min )

Walmart spent $3.5 billion this year to acquire shares from certain Flipkart stakeholders and resolve liabilities with some PhonePe shareholders, illustrating just how aggressively it's betting on India at a time when its chief global rival Amazon is scaling back on its expenditures in the South Asian market. The $3.5 billion spending took place in the first six months of 2023, Walmart disclosed in an SEC filing Friday. Walmart's ownership in Flipkart now stands at about 80%.  ( 31 min )

Steady hiring and robust consumer spending offer the latest evidence that the government’s policy responses to the pandemic made the economy surprisingly strong.  ( 28 min )

The Federal Reserve’s rate increases have raised the income from money-market funds 300 times, but its own losses are about to hit $100 billion, writes Allan Sloan.  ( 22 min )

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Fry's Sunnyvale store site is about to have a new owner.  ( 21 min )

The company put $30 million on the table, but a controversial Texas Two-Step is walling off more than $1 billion in revenue from creditors.  ( 34 min )

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De Europese Centrale Bank (ECB) zal de rente waarschijnlijk nog verder verhogen in de strijd tegen de hoge inflatie voordat een pauze wordt genomen. Dat zei de Belgische centralebankpresident Pierre Wunsch op het Belgische Radio 1.  ( 3 min )

De handel tussen Italië en China is niet zo sterk verbeterd als was gehoopt door de Italiaanse deelname aan de zogeheten Nieuwe Zijderoute vier jaar geleden. Dat zei de Italiaanse minister van Buitenlandse Zaken Antonio Tajani kort voor vertrek naar China.  ( 3 min )

De Britse regering is dicht bij een overeenkomst over een steunpakket van 500 miljoen pond, omgerekend 584 miljoen euro, voor Tata Steel. Het bedrijf is eigenaar van de grootste staalfabrieken van het Verenigd Koninkrijk.  ( 3 min )

Winkeliers in Pakistan hebben zaterdag door het hele land hun winkels gesloten uit protest tegen de sterk gestegen prijzen van elektriciteit en brandstof. In grote steden als Lahore, Karachi en Pesjawar waren ook markten dicht.  ( 3 min )

De Duitse autofabrikant BMW heeft zaterdag zijn nieuwe concept voor elektrische auto's gepresenteerd, de zogenoemde 'Vision Neue Klasse'.  ( 4 min )

Natuurherstel staat de komende tijd hoog op de Europese agenda. Ook in steden en dorpen moet de natuur terugkomen; de biodiversiteit moet omhoog. Maar hoe brengen we het groen terug tussen het grijs?  ( 5 min )

Sinds juni kunnen consumenten hun energieprijzen weer makkelijk voor langere tijd vastzetten, en dat deden ze massaal. Toch wacht een meerderheid nog met een vast contract. De groep met een variabel tarief is veel groter dan voor de energiecrisis.  ( 6 min )

Vanaf dit najaar zijn de meeste eieren in de schappen van Albert Heijn wit in plaats van bruin. Ook bij Jumbo tref je steeds meer witte eieren aan. De witte eieren zouden duurzamer zijn, maar pluimveehouders zijn sceptisch.  ( 4 min )

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J&J plans to maintain its quarterly dividend even after separating its Kenvue business. It didn't have to do that to keep its status as a Dividend Aristocrat.  ( 22 min )

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Customers of Arm Holdings Ltd including Apple Inc, Nvidia Corp, Alphabet Inc and Advanced Micro Devices Inc are set to invest in the chip designer's initial public offering, according to people familiar with the matter. Intel Corp, Samsung Electronics Co Ltd, Cadence Design Systems Inc and Synopsys Inc are also being lined up as investors for the offering, the sources added.  ( 32 min )

(Bloomberg) -- SoftBank Group Corp. has lined up some of Arm Ltd.’s biggest customers as strategic investors for the chip company’s initial public offering, including Apple Inc., Nvidia Corp., Intel Corp. and Samsung Electronics Co., according to people familiar with the situation.Most Read from BloombergTesla’s $41,000 Model X Discount Unlocks Subsidies Musk Wanted GoneSaola Departs Hong Kong After Bringing Destructive WindsTesla Refreshes Model 3 and Slashes Prices of Top-End CarsSingapore Vot  ( 33 min )

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The increasingly constrained global supplies of fossil fuels like oil, coal, and natural gas will affect prices and create economic and social challenges.  ( 42 min )

This could be a balmy month for markets as corporate earnings look poised for liftoff and profit margins expand.  ( 22 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Carvana Co. has completed its debt restructuring with a majority of creditors agreeing to participate in the deal, slashing about $1.3 billion of debt and saving the company more than $455 million of interest expense annually over the next two years. Most Read from BloombergTesla’s $41,000 Model X Discount Unlocks Subsidies Musk Wanted GoneSaola Departs Hong Kong After Bringing Destructive WindsTesla Refreshes Model 3 and Slashes Prices of Top-End CarsSingapore Votes for President  ( 32 min )

It replaces Lincoln National in the popular index.  ( 22 min )

The three-and-a-half-year reprieve on interest for federal student loan borrowers came to an end Friday—but borrowers have new options to avoid it.  ( 20 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Private equity giant Blackstone Inc. is the latest addition to the S&P 500 Index, the first alternative asset manager to join the equity gauge. Airbnb Inc. is added as well.Most Read from BloombergTesla’s $41,000 Model X Discount Unlocks Subsidies Musk Wanted GoneSaola Weakens After Bringing Destructive Winds to Hong KongTesla Refreshes Model 3 and Slashes Prices of Top-End CarsSingapore Picks Tharman as President in Ruling Party BoostEurope's Biggest Oil Company Quietly Shelves a  ( 32 min )

Today's best CD rates are 6.00% from American 1 Credit Union, 5.85% from One America Bank, and 5.80% from Finworth. More than 40 CDs are paying rates of 5.50% or more  ( 21 min )

Wells Fargo & Co. is cutting more than 300 jobs in one area of the bank where cutbacks may be good news — complaints and remediations.  ( 21 min )

Liquidity problems at two immensely large Chinese companies with real estate holdings are adding to concern that a bubble in Chinese property values could burst and spray the rest of the world with financial contagion. The two Chinese companies’ cash shortage hasn’t triggered a crisis like the one that erupted 15 years ago in the United States and that disrupted the global economy, after a wave of home foreclosures flattened the value of subprime mortgage-backed securities that Lehman and other banks held.  ( 38 min )

The accumulation by BTC whales suggests optimism among large investors, IntoTheBlock’s head of research noted.  ( 32 min )

Shares of Dell jumped Friday, closing 21% higher. Street-beating quarterly per-share earnings and revenue, reported Thursday night, helped, but enthusiasm about the outlook for AI-related business fanned the flames. Dell's stock finished at a record high, $68.19, according to Dow Jones Market Data,  ( 23 min )

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Shares of the hydrogen fuel cell company Plug Power (NASDAQ:PLUG) have been kind of on the fritz lately, experiencing a decline of about 35% in August. The August 9 earnings report, which indicated Plug’s sales had risen by a robust 72%, also revealed losses that were 50% worse than what analysts had expected – a factor that contributed to the decline in the company’s stock. And yet, one analyst isn’t quite ready to throw in the towel on Plug just yet. In a note out Monday, Jefferies’ Dushyant A  ( 33 min )

Walgreens Boots Alliance shares tumbled to levels not seen in almost a quarter century after CEO Rosalind Brewer stepped down after less than three years at the helm.  ( 18 min )

Graham, a longtime board member, is running the company alongside an interim CFO.  ( 34 min )

Chinese electric car company Nio Inc. (NYSE:NIO) would really like to become the Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) of China one day. But if this week’s earnings report is any guide, Nio still has miles to go before it reaches its destination. Reporting its Q2 2023 financial results Tuesday morning, Nio managed to miss pretty much every goalpost that Wall Street had set for the company. On sales, Street analysts had hoped Nio would report RMB9.2 billion, but the most Nio could scratch together was RMB8.8 billi  ( 33 min )

Buffett and Ramaswamy are both bargain hunters with a taste for holding companies, who worry about the clash between business and social issues.  ( 32 min )

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LPG, BRY, RC, CALM, and FRO have the highest forward dividend yields of stocks in the Russell 3000.  ( 24 min )

People following early retirement plans like the popular Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) approach have a new ally in their arsenal — ChatGPT. The leading artificial intelligence (AI) language model gives people an array of personalized tools to help them prepare for early retirement. It also can guide them on where to live and how to stay engaged during their lengthy golden years. If someone needs some extra cash to fund their lifestyle, they can also use ChatGPT to make some side mo  ( 32 min )

Walgreens abruptly lost its CEO Roz Brewer Friday, the second top position to be left vacant in less than a month.  ( 34 min )

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Louisville Ford workers vote in favor of potential strike, which looms less than two weeks away. Find out what the union chief thinks about Ford's latest offer.  ( 23 min )

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Shares of Tesla fell Friday, pulled lower by concerns about the pricing on an updated vehicle and competition in China. The electric automaker's stock was recently down more than 5%, among the S&P 500's worst performers, though it's up more than 3% this week. The company today unveiled a refreshed  ( 23 min )

The warrants, which can be exercised starting Sept. 13, offer an opportunity for a gain of more than $11.50 a share. At least in theory.  ( 22 min )

Top defense stocks for Q3 based on value, growth, and performance include TGI, CAE, and EH.  ( 23 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Millennium Management has largely unwound a bet against the stock of America Movil SAB, the telecommunications giant controlled by Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim.Most Read from BloombergTesla’s $41,000 Model X Discount Unlocks Subsidies Musk Wanted GoneSaola Departs Hong Kong After Bringing Destructive WindsTesla Refreshes Model 3 and Slashes Prices of Top-End CarsMohamed Al Fayed, Tycoon Who Clashed With Royals, Dies at 94Singapore Votes for President in Test of Ruling Party’s S  ( 32 min )

In order to achieve financial success, it's important to make smart decisions with your money. Jaspreet Singh, widely known as ‘Minority Mindset’ on YouTube, is a respected expert in financial planning who is dedicated to spreading financial knowledge and helping people reach their financial goals. Through his brand Minority Mindset, Singh has positively impacted many lives by providing free financial newsletters through Market Briefs and educating people about investing through the Market Insid  ( 32 min )

China's BYD and Tesla are well placed to grow their market share through to 2030. European car manufacturers Volkswagen and Renault are in trouble, according to UBS.  ( 23 min )

Broadcom's stock pulled back around 5% after the company beat Wall Street's earnings expectations, but forecast in-line revenue for the current quarter. Shares of fellow chip maker Nvidia also retreated, with the stock down about 2%. Nvidia is one of the biggest companies in the U.S. by market valu  ( 22 min )

Bullish Momentum From Grayscale’s Legal Victory On Tuesday Gives Way To Regulatory Pessimism  ( 33 min )

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Shares of entertainment companies fell Friday after Walt Disney blocked TV channels like ESPN and ABC from Charter's cable system, Spectrum. The move from Disney came after the two com  ( 23 min )

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↘️ Tesla (TSLA): The electric-vehicle maker's shares fell 3.5% in morning trading after it [unveiled a new Model 3 with a steeper price tag](https://www.wsj.com/business/autos/tesla-unveils-new-model-3-in-china-with-longer-rangeand-a-steeper-price-t  ( 24 min )

When it comes time to start taking your retirement income, you'll hopefully have an array of options available to you. Just be sure to avoid these mistakes.  ( 32 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- BlackRock Inc.’s chief investment officer for global fixed income, Rick Rieder, said the cooling labor market supports speculation that the Federal Reserve is done raising rates, making bonds more appealing than they have been in months. Most Read from BloombergEurope's Biggest Oil Company Quietly Shelves a Radical Plan to Shrink Its Carbon FootprintHong Kong Slammed by Saola, Biggest Typhoon Since 2018Hong Kong Shuts Down City Before Super Typhoon Saola HitsFake Spare Parts Were  ( 33 min )

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"Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" concert film hit $26 million in ticket sales on Thursday, crushing AMC's previous single-day sales record.  ( 22 min )

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U.S. crude oil stocks have fallen to their lowest level this year and likely will shrink further, analysts said, as record demand, producer supply cuts, weaker futures and rising storage costs all point to increasing drawdowns. A tight crude market is poised to extend into 2024 and add upward pressure on global oil prices, they said. In a bullish sign, U.S. inventories last week dropped 10.6 million barrels, hitting the lowest level since December 2022's 420.65 million barrels.  ( 32 min )

Shares of Eos Energy are up more than 35% Friday after the Energy Department committed to loan the battery storage startup nearly $400 million to manufacture its zinc batteries. It's the latest boost for Eos, which was battered by high costs, production challenges and skepticism from short sellers  ( 23 min )

Top cannabis stocks for Q3 based on value, growth, and performance include CRLBF, TLRY, and TSNDF.  ( 21 min )

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Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav has a big salary and a big task at the parent company for CNN and Max: turning around a media giant saddled with high debt and multiple challenges  ( 45 min )

Rosalind Brewer has stepped down less than three years after taking the helm of the pharmacy operator.  ( 26 min )

The CEO of Walgreens Boots has stepped down after less than three years at the helm of the drug store chain. Walgreens Boots Alliance confirmed Rosalind Brewer's exit Friday. According to the Illinois company, the board of directors and Brewer “mutually agreed” to her resignation effective Thursday.  ( 31 min )

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It seems that the August market swoon bottomed out two weeks ago, and since then, stocks have regained about half of this month’s losses. This shift has given a renewed boost to investors’ positive sentiment, which has run high throughout the year and fueled a strong rally. However, there are still headwinds in the wings. Writing from Raymond James, CIO Larry Adam points out that while inflation has decreased, its uncertainty remains, and fiscal dynamics are likely to increase pressure on the ge  ( 35 min )

Robinhood said on Friday it had entered into a share repurchase agreement with the United States Marshal Service(USMS) to buy back stock from Sam Bankman-Fried's Emergent Fidelity Technologies. The shares of Robinhood were seized and subsequently transferred to the custody of the U.S. government after Bankman-Fried's FTX and Emergent filed for bankruptcy protection last year.  ( 31 min )

The Clayton-based manufacturer and distributor of chemicals and ammunition said Friday that, through a mutual agreement, its top executive will step down next year.  ( 20 min )

Broadcom was expected to be one of the biggest beneficiaries of the artificial intelligence (AI) boom, behind trailblazer Nvidia, but the company's exposure to sluggish segments such as smartphones, telecoms gear and non-AI servers is impeding growth. "Off the back of Nvidia's blowout earnings update, anything less than stellar is being seen as disappointing," said Danni Hewson, head of financial analysis at AJ Bell.  ( 31 min )

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After Grayscale’s legal win, the SEC decided to postpone its decision on spot Bitcoin ETF applications. Will these proposals be greenlit? And when?  ( 34 min )

Walgreens Boots Alliance Chief Executive Rosalind Brewer has stepped down less than three years after taking the helm of the pharmacy operator.  ( 25 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta President Raphael Bostic said the US economy faces a period of some disruption as debts are refinanced at significantly higher interest rates, putting some pressure on both financial institutions and the government.Most Read from BloombergEurope's Biggest Oil Company Quietly Shelves a Radical Plan to Shrink Its Carbon FootprintHong Kong Shuts Down City Before Super Typhoon Saola HitsFake Spare Parts Were Supplied to Fix Top-Selling Jet EnginePutin M  ( 31 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Brittle financial markets and their vulnerability to swings in data are troubling observers gathered by Lake Como just as investors take fright at the prospect of stagflation in Europe.Most Read from BloombergTesla’s $41,000 Model X Discount Unlocks Subsidies Musk Wanted GoneSaola Weakens After Bringing ‘Destructive’ Winds to Hong KongSingapore Picks Tharman as President in Ruling Party BoostTesla Refreshes Model 3 and Slashes Prices of Top-End CarsEurope's Biggest Oil Company Qui  ( 33 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Saudi Arabia’s crude exports fell sharply in August as the kingdom leads an effort by the OPEC+ alliance to curb production and bolster oil prices.Most Read from BloombergEurope's Biggest Oil Company Quietly Shelves a Radical Plan to Shrink Its Carbon FootprintHong Kong Shuts Down City Before Super Typhoon Saola HitsFake Spare Parts Were Supplied to Fix Top-Selling Jet EnginePutin Moves to Seize Control of Wagner’s Mercenary EmpireIndia-China Tensions Threaten to Leave Modi Empty-  ( 32 min )

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"The clear threat is that many struggling households may soon find their credit cards are being maxed out and they can’t obtain more credit."  ( 32 min )

FedEx’s 2024 rate increases highlight the many moving parts that UPS will need to manage. The post With FedEx GRI in books, ball now in UPS’ court appeared first on FreightWaves.  ( 34 min )

Stocks gained on Wall Street ahead of the monthly payrolls report, set to be closely scrutinized for clues to whether the Fed will keep raising interest rates.  ( 32 min )

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Palantir stock had a rough August. It seems AI hype can only take you so far.  ( 22 min )

Bullish investors poured money into tech stocks for the 10th straight week, the longest streak in two years BofA Global Research said, while U.S. Treasuries are set for their worst yearly performance since the Declaration of Independence. There were a net $10.3 billion of inflows into equity funds in the week to Wednesday, with investors putting $5.1 billion into tech stocks, the most since May, and $4.9 billion into emerging market stocks, BofA said on Friday, citing data from provider EPFR. Investors have been buying stocks on increasing hopes that the U.S. economy will achieve a soft landing - slowing enough to bring inflation back to the Federal Reserve's target, but not dramatically.  ( 32 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Jon S. Corzine’s critics are making a renewed effort to halt the comeback attempt of the former head of MF Global Holdings more than a decade after the derivatives brokerage imploded and about $1 billion in customer money went missing.Most Read from BloombergHong Kong Shuts Down City Before Super Typhoon Saola HitsEurope's Biggest Oil Company Quietly Shelves a Radical Plan to Shrink Its Carbon FootprintFake Spare Parts Were Supplied to Fix Top-Selling Jet EnginePutin Moves to Seiz  ( 33 min )

I am in a quandary about how to invest $750,000 that’s in my 401(k). I'm 67 years old, retired and I have not started taking Social Security yet. What is the best way to preserve this money for the rest of my life that doesn't have high fees? -Terry As you know, the big challenge […] The post Ask an Advisor: I’m 67 with $750K in a 401(k). How Can I Preserve This Money for the Rest of My Life? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 35 min )

The consumer is sending signals of financial stress to investors.  ( 33 min )

Combined deliveries from Li Auto, NIO, and XPeng total more than 68,000 units in August, a record month, and up from about 25,000 units a year ago.  ( 23 min )

China is grappling with a slowdown that has rattled global markets, with the spotlight now focused on troubled developer Country Garden's debt crisis in the property sector, which accounts for roughly a quarter of the economy. On Thursday, Country Garden delayed a deadline for creditors to vote on whether to postpone payments for an onshore 3.9 billion yuan ($537 million) private bond until Friday 1400 GMT, saying it wanted to give bondholders sufficient time to prepare for the vote. The vote is a key hurdle as Country Garden strives to avoid default, with one holder of its dollar bonds saying if the company cannot extend its domestic debt, it will be unable to service external bondholders.  ( 33 min )

Adjusted second-quarter earnings from Dell Technologies soundly top analysts' estimates, Broadcom's revenue guidance for its fiscal fourth quarter is in line with Wall Street forecasts, Tesla unveils a revamped Model 3 with a longer range, and Nutanix issues strong fiscal first-quarter sales guidance.  ( 23 min )

The stock was falling in premarket trading on Friday, with investors seemingly disappointed by its earnings.  ( 23 min )

Real estate agents have been calling Daisy Wu non-stop to get her to buy an apartment in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen, but the 28-year-old said she was too worried about the slowing economy to consider making a purchase. Wu's concerns belie a raft of measures rolled out by the Beijing government this week to revive the economy and target the deepening crisis in its massive debt-riddled property sector which has been on the decline since 2021. The measures include lower mortgage rates for first-time homebuyers, but analysts warn that like Wu, the sentiment among many Chinese is too weak for these moves to put a floor under the world's largest asset class, where roughly 70% of household wealth is invested.  ( 32 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The Federal Reserve may very well be done hiking rates for now, but US stocks still face a pullback from the risk of a hard economic landing, according to Bank of America Corp. strategists.Most Read from BloombergHong Kong Shuts Down City Before Super Typhoon Saola HitsFake Spare Parts Were Supplied to Fix Top-Selling Jet EnginePutin Moves to Seize Control of Wagner’s Mercenary EmpireEurope's Biggest Oil Company Quietly Shelves a Radical Plan to Shrink Its Carbon FootprintUBS Flag  ( 32 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Europe’s top copper producer Aurubis AG warned it may face losses in the hundreds of millions of euros after being hit by a massive metal theft, and no longer expects to meet its profit forecast for the year.Most Read from BloombergHong Kong Shuts Down City Before Super Typhoon Saola HitsFake Spare Parts Were Supplied to Fix Top-Selling Jet EnginePutin Moves to Seize Control of Wagner’s Mercenary EmpireEurope's Biggest Oil Company Quietly Shelves a Radical Plan to Shrink Its Carbo  ( 32 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Samsung Electronics Co. leapt more than 6% on speculation the company has won the right to compete with arch-foe SK Hynix Inc. to supply advanced memory chips to AI leader Nvidia Corp.Most Read from BloombergHong Kong Shuts Down City Before Super Typhoon Saola HitsFake Spare Parts Were Supplied to Fix Top-Selling Jet EngineEurope's Biggest Oil Company Quietly Shelves a Radical Plan to Shrink Its Carbon FootprintPutin Moves to Seize Control of Wagner’s Mercenary EmpireUBS Flags Cos  ( 31 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Samsung Electronics Co. leapt more than 6% on speculation the company has won the right to compete with arch-foe SK Hynix Inc. to supply advanced memory chips to AI leader Nvidia Corp.Most Read from BloombergHong Kong Shuts Down City Before Super Typhoon Saola HitsFake Spare Parts Were Supplied to Fix Top-Selling Jet EngineEurope's Biggest Oil Company Quietly Shelves a Radical Plan to Shrink Its Carbon FootprintPutin Moves to Seize Control of Wagner’s Mercenary EmpireUBS Flags Cos  ( 31 min )

Dollar General and Dollar Tree say shoppers are shifting spending toward food and essentials.  ( 27 min )

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Bitcoin, Ether and other cryptos were down Friday morning. U.S. equities were flat as investors look towards August's jobs report later Friday.  ( 32 min )

While August brought with it a pullback following the market’s strong so far this year, the past few sessions have seen momentum build again. The good news, according to Andrew Slimmon, managing director and senior portfolio manager at Morgan Stanley Investment Management, is that the market’s advance is set to continue. Boosted by the Q3 earnings season, Slimmon sees the S&P 500 nearing the 5,000 mark by the end of the year, which would not only represent an 11% increase from current levels, bu  ( 34 min )

If you can't afford property close to home, consider taking the real estate plunge elsewhere in the country, perhaps out of state.  ( 24 min )

A pundit is a person that publicly expresses their opinions or comments on a topic on which they consider themselves an expert.  ( 21 min )

The three-and-a-half-year reprieve on interest for federal student loan borrowers came to an end Friday—but borrowers have new options to avoid it.  ( 18 min )

The Big Mac PPP is a survey done by The Economist that examines the purchasing power of various currencies based on the relative price of a Big Mac.  ( 22 min )

Disney blocked the ABC Network, ESPN, and other networks on Charter Communications (CHTR)'s Spectrum cable after the two sides couldn’t agree on a contract renewal.  ( 17 min )

Today's best CD rates are 6.00% from American 1 Credit Union, 5.85% from One America Bank, and 5.80% from Finworth. More than 40 CDs are paying rates of 5.50% or more  ( 19 min )

The Dow Jones finished higher by about 115 points, or 0.3%, on investors optimism that the latest employment report will help prompt the Fed to end its interest rate hikes.  ( 17 min )

U.S. equities opened the month of September with the S&P 500 little changed on Sept. 1, 2023, following the release of data showing the unemployment rate rose more than expected in August  ( 17 min )

Most employer-provided dental plans cover dentures, but there are limitations. Learn how to avoid unexpected costs and options for those with little or no insurance.  ( 21 min )

Value investors like Warren Buffett select undervalued stocks trading at less than their intrinsic book value that have long-term potential.  ( 37 min )

Before signing up for dental insurance, make sure it will cover what you need while avoiding unexpected expenses. Here are four key factors to investigate.  ( 24 min )

Signed into law on Aug. 16, 2022, it lowers prescription drug and energy costs, and levies a 15% minimum tax on some corporations.  ( 29 min )

Many of the top 25 stocks in the S&P 500 by weight are issued by some of the largest and best-known tech firms in the world.  ( 22 min )

Walgreens Boots Alliance shares tumbled to levels not seen in almost a quarter century after CEO Rosalind Brewer stepped down after less than three years at the helm.  ( 17 min )

Choosing the best robo-advisor to use can be a challenge. Compare M1 Finance and Merrill Guided Investing to learn which one offers automated investing features right for you.  ( 25 min )

LPG, BRY, RC, CALM, and FRO have the highest forward dividend yields of stocks in the Russell 3000.  ( 23 min )

For the investor who knows what they are doing and is willing to spend the time required, self-directed investing can be lucrative but for the investor who prefers to set it and forget it, automated investing is a good option.  ( 23 min )

Interest rates tend to fall during recessions for fundamental reasons and as investors start to price in the likely policy response by the central bank.  ( 25 min )

Home warranties can provide peace of mind that repairs for broken appliances or home systems will be covered. Here’s how to choose the right home warranty for you.  ( 23 min )

Compare Wealthfront and E*TRADE Core Portfolios, two robo-advisors with low minimum deposits and reasonable fees, to see which one is best for your financial goals.  ( 27 min )

A home warranty can cost between $500 and $1,200 annually, depending on several factors, including coverage options. Learn more about home warranties and what they cost.  ( 19 min )

The companies are investing an additional $2 billion into the battery cell manufacturing plant, which will now create 8,500 new jobs over the next eight years.  ( 17 min )

Top growth stocks for September include Cabaletta Bio Inc., Reata Pharmaceuticals Inc., and MoonLake Immunotherapeutics.  ( 20 min )

If history can be trusted, stocks may be due for a tumble this month in a phenomenon known as the September Effect.  ( 17 min )

Financing grad school can be a daunting task. Learn about the different options to help pay for your graduate degree, including scholarships, grants, and loans.  ( 23 min )

You don’t need your parents to get a student loan. Learn about private and federal student loans to see which loans you may be eligible for.  ( 23 min )

Broadcom’s current quarter guidance missed estimates as demand for its chips for smartphones slowed, and the expected strong gains from the artificial intelligence (AI) boom fell short.  ( 17 min )

Capital consumption allowance (CCA) is the amount of money a country has to spend each year to maintain its present level of economic production.  ( 19 min )

Finding the right robo-advisor can be difficult. Compare the differences between M1 Finance and E*TRADE Core Portfolios to see which automated investing platform is best for you.  ( 27 min )

Brokerage Robinhood struck a share repurchase agreement with the U.S. Government and bought back $606 million in stock previously owned by the founder of the failed FTX exchange.  ( 18 min )

Top defense stocks for Q3 based on value, growth, and performance include TGI, CAE, and EH.  ( 22 min )

Recoupling is a market event or process that occurs when returns on asset classes revert back to their historical or traditional patterns of correlation.  ( 19 min )

Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) focus on educating disadvantaged groups and are helping narrow the racial wealth gap.  ( 27 min )

U.S. equities were little changed at midday as the investors considered how the Federal Reserve might react to the jump in the August unemployment rate.  ( 16 min )

Three types of tax systems are used in the U.S.—regressive, proportional, and progressive—two impact high and low-income earners differently, and one is the same for all.  ( 25 min )

The top-performing technology stocks this quarter include Diebold Nixdorf, which returned more than 400% in the last year.  ( 22 min )

Shares of Dell Technologies hit an all-time high after the maker of PCs and computer-related services beat earnings expectations and boosted its guidance on booming AI-product demand.  ( 17 min )

Mortgage rates mostly rose following three days of declines for most loan types. Some categories still fell, however, and those that didn't still have a fair ways to go to recover from their recent losses.  ( 21 min )

Refinancing Parent PLUS loans can help you save money and reduce your monthly payments. Learn how to refinance your Parent PLUS loan.  ( 22 min )

Here is an economic portrait of the average American consumer, based on recent spending habits.  ( 20 min )

Cabaletta Bio, Reata Pharmaceuticals, and MoonLake Immunotherapeutics provided the best 1-year total returns as of mid-August.  ( 22 min )

Tesla slashed the price of its Model S and Y in China and the U.S. while launching a longer-range Model 3 to compete better in the Chinese market.  ( 17 min )

The unemployment rate edged up to 3.8% in August from 3.5% in July, rising from a near-record low to its highest since February 2022, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said Friday.  ( 17 min )

A macroeconomic factor is an economic, environmental, or geopolitical event that broadly affects a regional or national economy.  ( 21 min )

Learn the basic principles used to calculate personal rates of return on investment portfolios.  ( 25 min )

Net revenue grew by 52% in international markets, boosting gross profits by 23% as Lululemon Athletica projects 18% revenue growth for 2023.  ( 17 min )

Top solar stocks for Q3 based on value, growth, and performance, respectively, include DQ, CSIQ, and FSLR.  ( 22 min )

David Ricardo was a classical economist best known for his theory on wages and profit, labor theory of value, theory of comparative advantage, and others.  ( 25 min )

British energy group Octopus Energy signed a deal to buy Shell Petroleum's home energy business in the UK and Germany.  ( 18 min )

Top cannabis stocks for Q3 based on value, growth, and performance include CRLBF, TLRY, and TSNDF.  ( 21 min )

M1 Finance and Wealthfront are two top robo-advisors, but they offer very different services when it comes to automated investing. Learn which one is best for your financial goals.  ( 30 min )

The Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF and the Invesco QQQ Trust are the top exchange-traded funds (ETFs) focused on the Nasdaq 100 Index.  ( 19 min )

Learn what mutual fund classes are and understand the various types of shares. You'll also find out the pros and cons of each.  ( 27 min )

So-called "second world" countries included those formerly controlled by the Soviet Union and/or those more developed than "third world" nations, yet less developed than "first world" nations.  ( 19 min )

ETFs for September with the best 1-month return include PXE, IBML, RISR, BDRY, and UUP.  ( 20 min )

If you’re a salaried worker with a desk job earning less than $55,068 a year, a new rule would give you a workplace perk that’s nearly unheard of for white collar workers: overtime pay.  ( 18 min )

To buy a median-priced house today, a typical income-earning household would have to shell out 38.3% of their earnings to make the mortgage, the highest percentage since 1984.  ( 17 min )

These strategies are used by traders to capitalize on stocks or securities that exhibit high volatility.  ( 26 min )

Job growth is expected to slow in August to its lowest levels since January 2021 and Dell shares are surging after it delivered better-than-expected earnings on strong demand for PCs and lower component costs. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 18 min )

Learn who the top 10 billionaires in the world are and how they built their wealth.  ( 33 min )

A curve steepener trade uses derivatives to profit from rising yield differences due to yield curve increases between T-bonds of differing maturities.  ( 20 min )

Pay to order refers to negotiable checks or drafts paid via an endorsement that identifies a person or organization the payer authorizes to receive money.  ( 24 min )

The Treasury General Account is the general checking account that the Department of the Treasury uses.  ( 25 min )

U.S. equities opened the month of September with the S&P 500 little changed on Sept. 1, 2023, following the release of data showing the unemployment rate rose more than expected in August  ( 1 min )

The Dow Jones finished higher by about 115 points, or 0.3%, on investors optimism that the latest employment report will help prompt the Fed to end its interest rate hikes.  ( 1 min )

If history can be trusted, stocks may be due for a tumble this month in a phenomenon known as the September Effect.  ( 1 min )

U.S. equities were little changed at midday as the investors considered how the Federal Reserve might react to the jump in the August unemployment rate.  ( 1 min )

Job growth is expected to slow in August to its lowest levels since January 2021 and Dell shares are surging after it delivered better-than-expected earnings on strong demand for PCs and lower component costs. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 1 min )

Disney blocked the ABC Network, ESPN, and other networks on Charter Communications (CHTR)'s Spectrum cable after the two sides couldn’t agree on a contract renewal.  ( 1 min )

The companies are investing an additional $2 billion into the battery cell manufacturing plant, which will now create 8,500 new jobs over the next eight years.  ( 1 min )

Brokerage Robinhood struck a share repurchase agreement with the U.S. Government and bought back $606 million in stock previously owned by the founder of the failed FTX exchange.  ( 1 min )

Tesla slashed the price of its Model S and Y in China and the U.S. while launching a longer-range Model 3 to compete better in the Chinese market.  ( 1 min )

British energy group Octopus Energy signed a deal to buy Shell Petroleum's home energy business in the UK and Germany.  ( 1 min )

Pensioenfondsen staan er nu financieel iets slechter voor dan een maand geleden, concludeert adviesbureau Aon. De gemiddelde dekkingsgraad is gedaald van 122 naar 121 procent. Dat kwam vooral doordat augustus niet zo'n goede maand voor beleggingen in aandelen was.  ( 3 min )

De adviesprijs voor 1 liter Euro95 aan de pomp is vrijdag gestegen tot 2,259 euro. Daarmee is de prijs de afgelopen maand verder opgelopen. Op 1 augustus stond de adviesprijs nog op 2,214 euro.  ( 3 min )

De handel tussen de Europese Unie en Rusland is behoorlijk afgenomen na de Russische invasie in Oekraïne. Door Europese sancties is vooral de import van Russische goederen fors gekrompen.  ( 4 min )

De huizenprijzen gaan volgend jaar weer in de lift, voorspellen onderzoekers van ING Research. Daarmee zijn goedkoper wordende huizen verleden tijd en dat komt vooral door de stijgende lonen.  ( 4 min )

Het demissionaire kabinet stelt minder scherpe eisen aan Schiphol. Het jaarlijkse aantal vluchten op het vliegveld hoeft niet terug naar 440.000, maar naar 452.500. Ook hoeft de luchthaven niet te stoppen met nachtvluchten.  ( 4 min )

Mannen zijn nog steeds dominant in de bestuurskamers van beursgenoteerde bedrijven. Het aantal vrouwelijke bestuurders blijft steken rond de 15 procent, blijkt uit de Female Board Index 2023.  ( 4 min )

Deelnemers aan Burgernet ontvangen voortaan geen sms-berichten meer als iemand wordt vermist of gezocht. De politie gebruikt voortaan de Burgernet-app om de hulp van burgers in te schakelen.  ( 3 min )

Vlak voor de deadline hebben al veel meer studenten de basisbeurs aangevraagd dan van tevoren werd gedacht. Onderwijsdienst DUO had donderdag al zevenduizend meer aanmeldingen ontvangen dan de organisatie had ingeschat.  ( 4 min )

Ongeveer 226.000 ondernemers hebben op dit moment nog een openstaande coronaschuld bij de Belastingdienst. Zij hebben sinds oktober 2022 een betalingsregeling lopen.  ( 3 min )

Ongeveer 226.000 ondernemers hebben op dit moment nog een openstaande coronaschuld bij de Belastingdienst. Zij hebben sinds oktober 2022 een betalingsregeling lopen voor hun coronabelastingschulden.  ( 3 min )

Vlak voor de deadline hebben al veel meer studenten de basisbeurs aangevraagd dan van tevoren werd gedacht. De Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs (DUO) had donderdag al zevenduizend meer aanmeldingen dan de organisatie had ingeschat.  ( 4 min )

The United Auto Workers union said on Thursday it filed unfair labor practice charges with the National Labor Relations Board against General Motors and Chrysler-parent Stellantis, saying they have refused to bargain in good faith. Separately, the UAW said Ford Motor has offered a 9% wage increase through 2027, much less than the 46% wage hike being sought by the union. Ford said it made a "generous offer" that would provide hourly employees with 15% guaranteed combined wage increases and lump sums, and improved benefits.  ( 31 min )

SentinelOne Inc raised its annual revenue forecast on Thursday, riding on resilient adoption of its AI-backed security offerings as macroeconomic fears abate. The cybersecurity company also clarified that it had just canceled a "reselling agreement" with Wiz and their partnership with the startup was still on. Startup Wiz said last week that it was considering a potential bid for SentinelOne, which has struggled to become profitable, after reports that it was considering putting itself up for sale.  ( 31 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Broadcom Inc., a supplier of chips to Apple Inc. and a broad swath of the tech industry, gave a disappointing forecast for the current period, signaling that demand remains sluggish for electronic components. Most Read from BloombergHong Kong Shuts Down City Before Super Typhoon Saola HitsEurope's Biggest Oil Company Quietly Shelves a Radical Plan to Shrink Its Carbon FootprintUBS Flags Cost Cuts After $29 Billion Credit Suisse WindfallPutin Moves to Seize Control of Wagner’s Merc  ( 33 min )

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There are few shares shorted, for good reason.  ( 22 min )

The United States Department of Energy is dedicating $15.5 billion to support the transition to electric vehicles. As part of President Joe Biden's Investing in America agenda, most of the money will go to automakers and suppliers to retool their plants to produce electric, hybrid and hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles, the agency said Thursday. A total of $12 billion ($2 billion in grants and $10 billion in loans) will directly support automotive manufacturing conversion projects for light-, medium- and heavy-duty EVs.  ( 30 min )

Today's best CD rates are 6.00% from American 1 Credit Union, 5.85% from One America Bank, and 5.80% from Finworth. Almost 40 CDs are paying rates of 5.50% or more.  ( 20 min )

The SEC has charged a 23-year-old part-time pretzel-shop worker in a $1 million fraud scheme to buy shares of Tesla, GameStop and Nvidia.  ( 31 min )

CD rates have hit a new record, reaching 6%—and beyond—for the first time in more than 16 years. Across the country, we're aware of nine options that pay this historic rate.  ( 19 min )

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CD rates have hit a new record, reaching 6%—and beyond—for the first time in more than 16 years. Across the country, we're aware of nine options that pay this historic rate.  ( 19 min )

Despite political changes and environmental concerns, Brazil's oil sector, led by Petrobras, is rapidly expanding, aiming to make the country the world's fourth-largest oil producer.  ( 34 min )

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The chip maker sees promise in the artificial intelligence trend.  ( 22 min )

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Lululemon is relatively seeing "no change" in customer behavior for its products as people have stuck to their pandemic habits of shopping for comfortable clothing such as Dance Studio pants, running shorts as well as accessories like backpacks and duffle. Like industry peer Hibbett, Lululemon has also been launching new products such as "road-to-trail" running shoes and introducing new colors in its sports apparel in a bid to attract more customers to shop at its stores. Lululemon now expects annual profit between $12.02 and $12.17 per share, compared with its prior estimate of $11.74 to $11.94 per share.  ( 31 min )

Revenue in the latest quarter was $2 billion higher than the $20.9 billion consensus forecast among analysts on Wall Street. Guidance topped estimates.  ( 22 min )

United Parcel Service has offered early retirement to its pilots as it works to offset softening demand, higher labor costs and business losses, a local television station reported on Thursday. The move marks the first time the U.S. delivery company has made such an offer to pilots since 2010, when 109 opted to take the buyouts. The company hopes that 167 pilots will take the early retirement offer, according to a news report from television station WDRB in Louisville, Kentucky.  ( 31 min )

August was the stock's worst month all year and ends the longest monthly winning streak since 2014. All hopes are pinned on the new iPhone.  ( 22 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Paramount Global had its senior debt rating cut to one level above junk-bond status by Moody’s Investors Service, which cited the media company’s heavy borrowing and tough conditions for the film and TV industry.Most Read from BloombergHong Kong Shuts Down City Before Super Typhoon Saola HitsFake Spare Parts Were Supplied to Fix Top-Selling Jet EngineEurope's Biggest Oil Company Quietly Shelves a Radical Plan to Shrink Its Carbon FootprintPutin Moves to Seize Control of Wagner’s M  ( 32 min )

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Warren Buffett, the Oracle of Omaha, has some timeless words of advice for successful investing.  ( 24 min )

(Bloomberg) -- It’s been more than five months since Silicon Valley Bank failed, but you wouldn’t know it from looking at bank stocks. Most Read from BloombergHong Kong Shuts Down City Before Super Typhoon Saola HitsFake Spare Parts Were Supplied to Fix Top-Selling Jet EngineEurope's Biggest Oil Company Quietly Shelves a Radical Plan to Shrink Its Carbon FootprintPutin Moves to Seize Control of Wagner’s Mercenary EmpireUBS Flags Cost Cuts After $29 Billion Credit Suisse WindfallThe KBW Bank Inde  ( 32 min )

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Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger says third-quarter revenues are running at the high end of the company's guidance range  ( 22 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Intel Corp. Chief Executive Officer Pat Gelsinger said the chipmaker is on course to hit its third-quarter forecasts, helped by an improving personal-computer market.Most Read from BloombergUBS Flags Cost Cuts After $29 Billion Credit Suisse WindfallEurope's Biggest Oil Company Quietly Shelves a Radical Plan to Shrink Its Carbon FootprintHong Kong to Shut Down City Before Super Typhoon Saola HitsUS Health Officials Urge Moving Pot to Lower-Risk CategoryPutin Moves to Seize Control  ( 31 min )

European auto sales increased for the 12th consecutive month, seeing a 17% rise in July, led by growth in Germany, France, and Spain, with electric cars making significant gains.  ( 31 min )

Stocks are eyeing a fifth straight day of gains after the Fed's preferred inflation gauge signaled a softening in pressures.  ( 32 min )

Morgan Stanley said that while optimism about artificial intelligence has lifted the stock, the company hasn't said how it will monetize the technology.  ( 23 min )

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An 87% value wipeout for Chinese developers' dollar bonds is symptomatic of the wider crisis facing the nation's property sector, which has seen 53 companies collapse in about two years.  ( 31 min )

A Newton biotech close to the end of its cash runway has been scooped up by a Florida firm.  ( 22 min )

AT&T stock could soon move closer to its recent 30-year lows  ( 30 min )

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The Chinese real estate market is experiencing another potential black swan event as Country Garden, once China's largest property developer by sales, spirals into a crisis that threatens to surpass the impact of China Evergrande Group. The Foshan-based Country Garden is under heightened scrutiny because it oversees four times as many property projects as Evergrande. China's housing slump is exacerbating broader concerns over its economy, with signs of spillover effects ranging from missed payme  ( 33 min )

Nikola Corp. founder Trevor Milton lost a bid for a new trial on a claim of juror bias. The post Nikola founder loses bid for a new trial appeared first on FreightWaves.  ( 32 min )

Vivek Ramaswamy's fiercest critic, Yale Professor Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, has studied the presidential hopeful's debate strategies–and his business record.  ( 34 min )

Mortgage rates dropped for a third day. The 30-year average has sunk to its lowest level in three weeks, and most loan types saw a double-digit decline.  ( 21 min )

Do you love dividends? Of course you do — and rightly so! Scholars who study the stock market’s historical performance estimate that over time, the payment (and reinvestment, and compounding) of dividends have contributed anywhere from 30% to 90% of the S&P 500’s total returns. Simply put, if you’re not investing in dividend stocks, you’re doing it wrong. Using the TipRanks platform, we’ve looked up two stocks that are offering up to 24% yield – that’s almost 15x higher the average yield found i  ( 33 min )

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Amazon will release an app in Shopify’s ecosystem, allowing merchants to integrate a 'Buy With Prime' option into a product's page.  ( 26 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Exxon Mobil Corp. has shaken off its last bearish rating as a breakneck rally in oil prices spurred Redburn to upgrade the oil major to neutral.Most Read from BloombergHong Kong to Shut Down City Before Super Typhoon Saola HitsEurope's Biggest Oil Company Quietly Shelves a Radical Plan to Shrink Its Carbon FootprintUBS Flags Cost Cuts After $29 Billion Credit Suisse WindfallPutin Moves to Seize Control of Wagner’s Mercenary EmpireUS Health Officials Urge Moving Pot to Lower-Risk C  ( 31 min )

Amazon advertising will likely help define the tech giant's business in years to come.  ( 33 min )

Palantir downgraded, Shopify upgraded: Wall Street's top analyst calls  ( 33 min )

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The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation metric edged higher in July, likely raising the odds of another Fed rate hike at its November meeting.  ( 33 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Kylie Jenner has explored taking back ownership of the cosmetics line she sold to Coty Inc. three years ago, according to people familiar with the matter, a sign of how the relationship between one of the world’s largest beauty companies and one of entertainment’s most famous families has become strained.Most Read from BloombergHong Kong to Shut Down City Before Super Typhoon Saola HitsEurope's Biggest Oil Company Quietly Shelves a Radical Plan to Shrink Its Carbon FootprintUBS Fl  ( 32 min )

Citi turned bullish on Arista shares, seeing growth ahead from cloud computing providers  ( 26 min )

Bitcoin traders continue to focus on U.S. economic data that could move the needle on the Federal Reserve's pathway for interest rates as cryptocurrencies are about to enter a tough month.  ( 22 min )

Shares of Dollar General are sinking premarket after the retailer reported a drop in quarterly profit and cut is sales and earnings outlook. The stock was recently down 15% at $133.85 ahead of the opening bell. Dollar General said its gross profit rate fell in the second quarter, citing factors in  ( 22 min )

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U.S. consumer spending accelerated in July, but slowing inflation strengthened expectations that the Federal Reserve would keep interest rates unchanged next month. Consumer spending, which accounts for more than two-thirds of U.S. economic activity, increased 0.8% last month, the Commerce Department reported on Thursday. Slowing inflation and a still tight labor market, which is keeping wage gains elevated, are supporting consumer spending and propping up the economy.  ( 31 min )

An inflation gauge closely tracked by the Federal Reserve remained low last month, adding to signs of cooling price increases and raising the likelihood that the Fed will leave interest rates unchanged when it next meets in late September. The year-over-year figure, though, is down sharply from the 7% peak it reached a year ago, though still above the Fed's 2% inflation target. The latest data follows other recent reports that suggest the economy and the job market may be slowing enough to cool inflation pressures.  ( 32 min )

The optical networking hardware company is seeing strong demand from cloud providers.  ( 26 min )

Morgan Stanley analyst Joshua Pokrzywinski bumped the shares to Hold From Sell. His price target went to $113 from $102 each.  ( 26 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Palantir Technologies Inc. was downgraded to underweight at Morgan Stanley, the latest indication of how Wall Street is skeptical of the software company, which has touted itself as a major player within artificial intelligence.Most Read from BloombergUS Health Officials Urge Moving Pot to Lower-Risk CategoryUBS Flags Cost Cuts After $29 Billion Credit Suisse WindfallHong Kong to Shut Down City Before Super Typhoon Saola HitsEurope's Biggest Oil Company Quietly Shelves a Radical P  ( 31 min )

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Dollar General posted fiscal second-quarter earnings of $2.13 a share on revenue of $9.8 billion.  ( 26 min )

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Tough luck job seekers. As job listings and quit rates shrink, the great reshuffling of the pandemic-era has come to an end.  ( 33 min )

Dollar General cut its annual sales and profit forecasts on Thursday, hurt by a decline in store traffic and the discount retailer's move to sell more low-margin essentials over discretionary products. U.S. consumers, particularly in low-to-middle-income groups, have been feeling the pinch as reductions in government funding and lower tax refunds worsen inflationary pressures. The company said gross profit as a percentage of net sales was down 126 basis points in the second quarter from last year, driven by lower inventory and increased shrink, as well as inventory damages.  ( 31 min )

Data revealed a further contraction in the world's second-largest economy, but it wasn't as bad as expected and there are bright spots to look to.  ( 26 min )

The analyst pointed out that a handful of high-performing stocks are yet to reach the highs they enjoyed in 2021.  ( 33 min )

In the latest set of earnings results, several lenders have increased their provisions for loan defaults as borrowings becoming pricier in a slowing economy has elevated the risk of clients falling behind on their mortgage and credit card repayments. CIBC, Canada's fifth largest bank by market capitalization, reported C$736 million in provisions for credit losses at the end of the third quarter, compared with C$243 million in the year-ago quarter. Peers, Bank of Montreal and Bank of Nova Scotia missed quarterly profit estimates earlier in the week, weighed down by higher provisions.  ( 31 min )

September is the worst month generally for the stock market. But when you look at the data, there's reason to be bullish.  ( 32 min )

A September 14 contract expiration could impact 4,300 local jobs, if Ford and GM don't come to an agreement with the UAW.  ( 23 min )

IRS fraud filters can trigger frustration for real taxpayers — including those ignore IRS letters. National Taxpayer Advocate details the challenges.  ( 35 min )

Salesforce issues an outlook for the third quarter and fiscal year better than analysts' forecasts, Okta raises its fiscal-year outlook, and UBS reports a second-quarter net profit of $29 billion following the integration of Credit Suisse.  ( 27 min )

(Bloomberg) -- For more than half a century, US farmers dominated the international market for corn, shipping more of the critical crop than any other country to feed the world’s livestock, fill its stockpiles and manufacture its processed foods. Most Read from BloombergUS Health Officials Urge Moving Pot to Lower-Risk CategoryUBS Smashes Banking Record as It Absorbs Credit SuisseHong Kong to Shut Down City Before Super Typhoon Saola HitsSingapore S$1 Billion Laundering Scandal Embroils Its Bank  ( 33 min )

UBS is making progress integrating Credit Suisse, the former rival it acquired at a fire sale price earlier this year.  ( 27 min )

Pernod Ricard reported below-forecast sales and profit for fiscal 2023, but backed its medium-term financial targets and said it planned a €800 million share buyback. The stock opened almost 5% lower.  ( 24 min )

Here is your Pro Recap of the biggest analyst cuts you may have missed since yesterday: downgrades at Palantir Technologies, Box, Chewy, and Victoria's Secret. Palantir Technologies (NYSE:PLTR) shares fell more than 4% pre-market today after Morgan Stanley downgraded the company to Underweight from Equalweight with a price target of $9.00 (from $8.00), as reported in real time on InvestingPro. Craig-Hallum downgraded Box (NYSE:BOX) to Hold from Buy and cut its price target to $30.00 from $35.00.  ( 32 min )

Swiss bank UBS announced Thursday plans to save $10 billion in costs as it moves ahead with “full integration” of longtime rival Credit Suisse's domestic operations, as UBS released its first earnings report since the government-orchestrated merger to help stave off a possible global financial meltdown. In a separate statement, Credit Suisse, calling itself a UBS subsidiary following the completion of the deal on June 12, announced a loss of 8.9 billion Swiss francs ($10.1 billion) as it wrapped up its accounting for all of 2023. UBS appeared to make no mention of one of the major outstanding questions: how many of Credit Suisse's 50,000 employees would be kept on.  ( 31 min )

The company continues to see strong sales momentum even as consumers have started to pull back on discretionary spending.  ( 22 min )

Core PCE has inched down since February. Now, technical effects are reversing that.  ( 27 min )

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"That weaponization of the dollar is part of the reason why Russia, China, and other BRICS nations have vied for an alternative to the dollar."  ( 32 min )

USD Coin (USDC) is a stablecoin that is fully backed by U.S. dollars and dollar-denominated assets. USDC is not issued by the U.S. government.  ( 22 min )

Economic value is the worth of a good or service determined by people's preferences and the trade-offs they choose given their scarce resources.  ( 20 min )

When you only buy the coverage you truly need, the debate over medical insurance vs. life insurance might just be one you can avoid.  ( 26 min )

Debt service coverage ratio (DSCR) is used to measure a company's cash flow available to pay current debt. Learn how to calculate DSCR in Excel.  ( 22 min )

Learn about the business of reinsurance, a hidden industry that underpins the entire financial and insurance structure around the globe.  ( 21 min )

Most dental insurance plans provide a yearly amount of maximum coverage, after which you have to pay for any expenses above that cap.  ( 20 min )

How to manage those burdensome payments as you embark on your adult life.  ( 26 min )

Today's best CD rates are 6.00% from American 1 Credit Union, 5.85% from One America Bank, and 5.80% from Finworth. Almost 40 CDs are paying rates of 5.50% or more.  ( 19 min )

Compare Betterment and E*TRADE Core Portfolios, two robo-advisors on our list of the best, to see which one offers the portfolio management and investing features you need.  ( 28 min )

CD rates have hit a new record, reaching 6%—and beyond—for the first time in more than 16 years. Across the country, we're aware of nine options that pay this historic rate.  ( 18 min )

The American Rule is the standard that two opposing sides in a legal matter pay their own attorney fees, whether they win or lose the case.  ( 20 min )

A self-employed individual does not work for a specific employer who pays them a consistent salary or wage.  ( 25 min )

U.S. equities ended August little changed, with the S&P 500 slipping 0.2% on Aug. 31, 2023, after a report showing a small rise in inflation raised hopes the Fed may back off further rate hikes  ( 18 min )

Discover what your flexible spending account (FSA) will and won’t cover at the dental office before you make your next appointment.  ( 21 min )

Socially responsible and ESG investing are gaining traction, especially with younger investors who also may be attracted to the technologically-focused investment platforms that robo-advisors provide.  ( 25 min )

Hormel shares lost ground after the maker of Spam, Skippy Peanut Butter, and other foods missed earnings and revenue estimates, and cut its outlook on falling meat prices and a drop in sales in China.  ( 17 min )

A transfer of physical assets (TPA) is involved when a HUD-insured loan is attached to a real estate transaction.  ( 24 min )

Marginalism is an economic principle that decisions and adjustments to economic behavior occur incrementally rather than categorically.  ( 19 min )

Small businesses are a vital part of the American economy. To help them grow and expand, government and private funders make available grants that typically do not have to be repaid. Here's everything you need to know about securing a grant.  ( 24 min )

The Series 28 is a financial exam for those seeking to become licensed recordkeepers or operations principals for broker-dealer firms.  ( 19 min )

Business development is a process aimed at growing a company and making it more profitable and successful. Here is how it works.  ( 27 min )

Controversy is nothing new for one of the most celebrated investors in history.  ( 23 min )

Warren Buffett made waves when he said 90% of his wife’s assets would be allocated to stocks. Is it a good idea for typical investors to follow suit?  ( 24 min )

The fear that leads to superior investment opportunities may be caused by macroeconomic events or short-term, non–moat damaging business results.  ( 24 min )

Fellow investors have long praised—and envied—Warren Buffett's seemingly uncanny ability to pick stocks. Here is how he does it.  ( 23 min )

Find out how the value investor bought up companies and made billions of dollars through his holding company’s investments.  ( 30 min )

Warren Buffett, the Oracle of Omaha, has some timeless words of advice for successful investing.  ( 24 min )

Here’s what a decentralized, blockchain-based internet promises, and where it may face issues.  ( 21 min )

Shares of Okta rose 13.5% Thursday as growing cybersecurity concerns drove up demand for the company’s identification software.  ( 16 min )

Learn how employability is affected by market and economic conditions. Find out how soft, hard, and technical skills affect a person’s employability.  ( 28 min )

Current and potential hedge fund investors need to understand how much risk hedge funds take on in order to make money.  ( 27 min )

Compare Merrill Guided Investing and E*TRADE Core Portfolios to learn how the investing platforms differ, and then decide which robo-advisor is best for you.  ( 25 min )

A sovereign wealth fund is a state-owned investment fund used to benefit the country's economy and citizens.  ( 21 min )

Business owners can ensure their small business is protected against financial loss with the right property and liability coverage.  ( 20 min )

The forex market is open 24 hours a day because exchanges worldwide are open at overlapping times for 120 hours, from 5 p.m. EST on Sunday to 5 p.m. EST on Friday.  ( 24 min )

International travel bookings rose 44% and domestic travel 4% for the 2023 Labor Day holiday, according to AAA, as cruise bookings gain and Canada, Alaska, and Europe are popular.  ( 18 min )

Meme stocks describe the shares of companies that have gained a cult-like following on social media, which can influence share prices.  ( 29 min )

Natural disasters are undesirable forms of economic stimulus, but economists have found that increased economic activity often follows.  ( 20 min )

Economic rent is an excess payment made to or for a factor of production over and above the amount expected by its owner.  ( 22 min )

Multiline insurance is a type of insurance policy that bundles exposures to risk and covers them under a single contract.  ( 19 min )

Learn about the nuances of the CFA Level II exam, which goes more in-depth into investment management and portfolio concepts.  ( 25 min )

To address anti-competition allegations by the European Commission, Microsoft plans to unbundle Teams for its suites starting in October.  ( 17 min )

Offshore refers to a location outside of one's national boundaries, either land- or water-based. Learn about offshore banking, corporations, and investing.  ( 27 min )

Revealed preference states that consumer behavior, if their income and the item's price are held constant, is the best indicator of their preferences.  ( 20 min )

When civil and criminal penalties don't deter people from skipping out on their taxes, the IRS has other tools it can use.  ( 22 min )

Neither rising prices nor the cooling job market have deterred consumers from cutting back on their spending—at least so far.  ( 17 min )

Demand theory is a principle relating to the relationship between consumer demand for goods and services and their prices.  ( 21 min )

The Biden administration expanded curbs on exports of certain AI chips beyond China to include several Middle Eastern countries, chipmaker Nvidia said in a regulatory filing.  ( 18 min )

Wealthfront and Betterment both earned spots in our best robo-advisor awards. Compare the two robo-advisors to learn how their investing platforms can work for you.  ( 28 min )

Series 6 and Series 7 are two Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) license exams. Read on to learn about the licenses and how the tests differ.  ( 22 min )

U.S. equities rose at midday on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023 and headed for a fifth-straight winning session after a report showed inflation rose modestly last month, raising hopes the Fed might not hike interest rates.  ( 16 min )

U.S.-based employers said they would be cutting 75,151 jobs in August, a 217% jump from July and 267% more than a year ago, according to a study by Challenger, Gray & Christmas.  ( 17 min )

Dollar General shares tumbled after the discount retailer missed estimates and cut its outlook on softer sales, higher capital expenses, and losses from theft.  ( 17 min )

Barclays doesn’t offer many CD options, but it does offer competitive rates for certain terms. See Barclays’ CD rates, terms, and features to see if it’s the right fit for your savings.  ( 19 min )

A new deal makes using Buy with Prime easier for Shopify vendors—and brings Buy with Prime under the Shopify Payments umbrella.  ( 18 min )

A double top is an extremely bearish technical reversal pattern that forms after a stock makes two consecutive peaks.  ( 26 min )

Warren Buffett has consistently ranked high on the Forbes list of billionaires. He has a careful methodology for evaluating value stocks and investing.  ( 29 min )

Regardless of your age, taking these five steps will help you build a solid retirement plan.  ( 29 min )

The Great Recession was caused by lending and investing practices that eventually led to a financial system collapse following a housing market crash.  ( 23 min )

Paying off education debt can be a financial headache. Learn how to repay your student loans to get out of debt faster and save on interest charges.  ( 29 min )

Price wars have advantages and disadvantages. Cheaper prices for the customer may seem great, but aggressive price cutting may cause problems for businesses.  ( 23 min )

Mortgage rates dropped for a third day. The 30-year average has sunk to its lowest level in three weeks, and most loan types saw a double-digit decline.  ( 20 min )

Price sensitivity is the degree to which the price of a product or service influences consumer purchases.  ( 23 min )

Nasdaq's pre-market operations do much more than just extend the trading day by 85%; it affects stock quotes and quantities, too.  ( 21 min )

Health insurance generally does not cover the cost of a service dog, but you do have other financing options to help you offset this expense.  ( 23 min )

Price transparency typically refers to the accessibility of information on the order flow for a particular stock.  ( 19 min )

Robert Kiyosaki is a renowned author and entrepreneur, perhaps best known for his book 'Rich Dad Poor Dad.'  ( 24 min )

Minority business grants are available from both private and public sources to assist entrepreneurs who identify as minorities in funding their businesses. Here's an overview of these grants, their eligibility criteria, application process, and required documentation, plus some tips for a successful application.  ( 23 min )

UBS shares jumped more than 5% in early trading Thursday after the Swiss banking giant posted second-quarter earnings that blew past analysts' expectations after its acquisition of ailing rival Credit Suisse.  ( 18 min )

Learn how to trade Dow Jones Index futures contracts, including the popular e-Mini Dow stock index futures.  ( 25 min )

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is an independent federal agency that enforces the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) of 1935. Here is a look at its role and impact.  ( 24 min )

Most business grants are regarded as taxable income, though there are some exceptions. If you are unsure whether your business grant is taxable, you should check the grant agreement, the IRS guidelines, or contact your grant donor.  ( 21 min )

Change in supply refers to a shift, either to the left or right, in the entire price-quantity relationship that defines a supply curve.  ( 19 min )

Salesforce shares surged after the software company reported second quarter profit that beat estimates and lifted its full-year outlook as cost-cutting measures paid off.  ( 17 min )

As a small business owner or manager, you can apply for small business grants from a variety of sources. Once you’ve found a suitable grant, you should make sure your application is as competitive as possible. In this guide, we’ll show you how.  ( 26 min )

Find out what the term "adverse selection" refers to in the insurance industry, and learn how insurance companies protect themselves from adverse selection.  ( 22 min )

These six books cover the legendary investor's life and lessons from various angles—and are fun to read besides.  ( 24 min )

Buying a franchise can be an easy way to get started in your own business, but there are some pitfalls, including upfront and ongoing costs. Here is how to investigate franchise opportunities.  ( 24 min )

Lying on your resume is not only unethical, but it will damage your reputation and might result in legal action.  ( 23 min )

The U-3 unemployment rate is the official rate but many prefer the U-6 rate as it includes underemployed, marginally attached, and discouraged workers.  ( 25 min )

The accumulated earnings tax is imposed on corporations with retained earnings deemed to be excessive for their "reasonable" business needs.  ( 22 min )

A monetary base is the total amount of a currency in general circulation or in the commercial bank deposits held in the central bank's reserves.  ( 23 min )

Dogs of the Dow is an investment strategy based on the 10-highest dividend-yielding stocks in the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA).  ( 23 min )

The Commerce Department is expected to report its PCE Price Index increased in July and Salesforce shares jumped after it beat expectations on improved margins. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 18 min )

Unlevered free cash flow (UFCF) is a company's cash flow before interest payments are taken into account. UFCF can be reported in a company's financial statements or calculated using financial statements by analysts.  ( 25 min )

Straddles and strangles are options strategies that take advantage of significant moves up or down in a stock's price. Learn the difference between them.  ( 25 min )

A waiver is a legally binding provision where either party in a contract agrees to voluntarily forfeit a claim without the other party being liable.  ( 23 min )

Personal loans with no income verification are available, but they often have sky-high interest rates and short repayment terms.  ( 23 min )

Low-income loans can help those with limited income access funds for emergency expenses or other needs. Learn more about the types of loans available, eligibility requirements, and how to apply.  ( 24 min )

Learn about income elasticity of demand and cross elasticity of demand and how to interpret these two measures of demand elasticity.  ( 20 min )

An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) is a residential structure that shares the same lot as a primary structure.  ( 23 min )

The cost of living is the amount a person needs to spend to cover basic expenses such as housing, food, taxes, and healthcare in a particular place.  ( 21 min )

Inflation is a broad increase in prices in an economy. Stagflation is a combination of high inflation with slow economic growth and high unemployment.  ( 25 min )

Learn more about the BIC Index, a benchmark that measures the equity market performance of the emerging market indices of Brazil, India, and China.  ( 23 min )

Companies seek equity financing from investors to finance short or long-term needs by selling an ownership stake in the form of shares.  ( 29 min )

U.S. equities ended August little changed, with the S&P 500 slipping 0.2% on Aug. 31, 2023, after a report showing a small rise in inflation raised hopes the Fed may back off further rate hikes  ( 1 min )

U.S. equities rose at midday on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023 and headed for a fifth-straight winning session after a report showed inflation rose modestly last month, raising hopes the Fed might not hike interest rates.  ( 1 min )

The Commerce Department is expected to report its PCE Price Index increased in July and Salesforce shares jumped after it beat expectations on improved margins. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 1 min )

Hormel shares lost ground after the maker of Spam, Skippy Peanut Butter, and other foods missed earnings and revenue estimates, and cut its outlook on falling meat prices and a drop in sales in China.  ( 1 min )

Shares of Okta rose 13.5% Thursday as growing cybersecurity concerns drove up demand for the company’s identification software.  ( 1 min )

A new deal makes using Buy with Prime easier for Shopify vendors—and brings Buy with Prime under the Shopify Payments umbrella.  ( 1 min )

The Biden administration expanded curbs on exports of certain AI chips beyond China to include several Middle Eastern countries, chipmaker Nvidia said in a regulatory filing.  ( 1 min )

Holland Norway Lines, dat met een ferry overtochten naar Noorwegen aanbiedt en woensdag uitstel van betaling heeft aangevraagd, ziet nog steeds een kans dat er weer gevaren gaat worden. Dat meldt het Nederlandse bedrijf in een bericht aan klanten.  ( 4 min )

De storing van het C2000-communicatienetwerk is voorbij, al is de oorzaak nog onbekend. Het netwerk kampte donderdagmiddag met een landelijke storing. Dat leidde volgens de politievakbonden tot onveilige situaties.  ( 4 min )

Het C2000-communicatienetwerk kampt donderdagmiddag met een landelijke storing. Het netwerk wordt gebruikt door de politie en veel andere hulpdiensten. Agenten op straat krijgen geen verbinding met de meldkamers, wat tot onveilige situaties leidt.  ( 5 min )

Supermarktketen Jan Linders verkoopt nog eens vier vestigingen aan Jumbo. Eerder kocht de geelzwarte formule al zes supers van het Limburgse bedrijf. Hoeveel geld met de deal is gemoeid, is niet bekendgemaakt.  ( 3 min )

De inflatie in Nederland is in augustus gedaald naar 3 procent, mede vanwege een nieuwe rekenmethode. Veel NUjij'ers dachten dat de boodschappen dus ook goedkoper werden, maar dat klopt niet. Economieredacteur Thijs Rösken legt uit wat dalende inflatie precies betekent.  ( 3 min )

E-bikemaker VanMoof wordt overgenomen door e-stepmerk Lavoie, onderdeel van het Britse McLaren Applied. Dat melden de curatoren donderdag. Lavoie is van plan verder te groeien door de overname en de activiteiten van VanMoof verder te ontwikkelen.  ( 4 min )

Het C2000-communicatienetwerk kampt donderdagmiddag met een landelijke storing. Het netwerk wordt gebruikt door de politie en veel andere hulpdiensten. Agenten op straat krijgen geen verbinding met de meldkamers, wat tot onveilige situaties leidt.  ( 4 min )

Deelnemers aan Burgernet ontvangen vanaf vrijdag geen sms-berichten meer als iemand wordt vermist of gezocht. De politie gebruikt voortaan de Burgernet-app om de hulp van burgers in te schakelen.  ( 3 min )

Deelnemers aan Burgernet ontvangen vanaf vrijdag geen sms-berichten meer als iemand wordt vermist of gezocht. De politie gebruikt voortaan de Burgernet-app om de hulp van burgers in te schakelen.  ( 3 min )

De Zwitserse bank UBS wil de eerder dit jaar overgenomen concurrent Credit Suisse volledig opnemen in het eigen bedrijf. Daarbij gaan duizenden banen verloren. UBS behoedde Credit Suisse eerder dit jaar van een faillissement door een overname.  ( 4 min )

De inflatie in Nederland is in augustus gedaald naar 3 procent. Dat komt mede door een nieuwe rekenmethode. Het winkelmandje met producten waarmee het cijfer wordt berekend, verandert continu. NU.nl-lezers vroegen zich af: hoe wordt die inflatie dan vastgesteld?  ( 3 min )

Energieleverancier Eneco gaat bij een Gronings windpark spitsmijden op het stroomnet. Het bedrijf laat de windmolens op piekmomenten zo draaien, dat ze maar weinig wind vangen. Dat doet Eneco als het plaatselijke stroomnet overbelast is.  ( 3 min )

De begroting voor volgend jaar is zo goed als rond. Het demissionaire kabinet trekt 2 miljard euro uit om vooral de laagste inkomens te steunen.  ( 4 min )

De consumentenprijzen in eurolanden zijn in augustus 5,3 procent hoger dan een jaar eerder. Daarmee is de inflatie precies even hoog als in juli. Waar in Nederland de inflatie door goedkopere energie flink is gedaald, is dat effect in de hele eurozone niet zo groot.  ( 4 min )

Privacyorganisatie None of your business (Noyb) heeft bij verschillende Europese privacytoezichthouders geklaagd over smartwatchfabrikant Fitbit. Volgens de belangenclub worden Fitbit-gebruikers gedwongen om toestemming te geven voor de overdracht van hun persoonlijke gegevens naar landen buiten de Europese Unie.  ( 4 min )

ProRail gaat de komende jaren steeds vaker doordeweeks en overdag onderhoud doen aan het spoor. Volgend jaar zal vooral de Friese reiziger dat merken. In de jaren daarna gebeurt dit ook in andere delen van het land. Dat meldt ProRail donderdag.  ( 4 min )

De Zwitserse bank UBS wil de eerder dit jaar overgenomen concurrent Credit Suisse volledig opnemen in het eigen bedrijf. Daarbij gaan duizenden banen verloren. UBS behoedde Credit Suisse eerder dit jaar van een faillissement door een overname.  ( 4 min )

Wie bij 'snip' nog steeds denkt aan een biljet van 100 gulden, kan vandaag nog proberen de vogel terug op een bankbiljet te krijgen. De eurobiljetten krijgen (bijna) allemaal een nieuw ontwerp en vogels zijn een van de mogelijke thema's.  ( 4 min )

Winkeliers zagen hun omzet in juli 5 procent hoger uitkomen dan een jaar eerder. Maar dat komt wel vooral door prijsverhogingen, want consumenten kochten juist minder. Er werden 2,8 procent minder producten verkocht.  ( 3 min )

De inflatie valt in augustus veel lager uit dan in de voorgaande maanden. De consumentenprijzen zijn nu slechts 3 procent hoger dan een jaar eerder. Sinds september 2021 is dit percentage niet meer zo laag geweest. Afgelopen juli was de inflatie nog 4,6 procent.  ( 5 min )

De Nederlandse aardgasreserves zijn naar verwachting over minder dan negen jaar uitgeput. "Als we bij het huidige tempo gas blijven oppompen en er worden geen nieuwe aardgasreserves ontdekt, dan is het op", stelt Peter Hein van Mulligen, hoofdeconoom bij statistiekbureau CBS.  ( 4 min )

De prijs van een koophuis is momenteel vijf maal zo hoog als in 1993. Betaalde je dertig jaar terug nog gemiddeld ongeveer 80.000 euro voor een woning, inmiddels is dat 434.000 euro.  ( 4 min )

De inflatie over de maand augustus valt behoorlijk veel lager uit dan in de afgelopen maanden. Consumentenprijzen stegen ten opzichte van vorig jaar met 3,0 procent. In juli was dat nog 4,6 procent. Sinds september 2021 was dit percentage niet meer zo laag.  ( 4 min )

De Nederlandse aardgasreserves zijn naar verwachting over minder dan negen jaar uitgeput. "Als we bij het huidige tempo gas blijven oppompen en er worden geen nieuwe aardgasreserves ontdekt, dan is het op", stelt Peter Hein van Mulligen, hoofdeconoom bij statistiekbureau CBS.  ( 4 min )

De prijs van een koophuis is momenteel vijf maal zo hoog als in 1993. Betaalde je dertig jaar terug nog gemiddeld ongeveer 80.000 euro voor een woning, inmiddels is dat 434.000 euro.  ( 4 min )

How far can good vibes push the market? That’s a question investors should think about, especially if events pan out as investing legend Leon Cooperman believes they will. The billionaire hedge fund manager does not see the current rally in stocks as anything sustainable, and cautions that it is built more on positive sentiment than on anything solid. Moreover, he holds a pessimistic outlook regarding the S&P 500‘s ability to not only reach but also surpass its peak level of 4,800 achieved back  ( 35 min )

The decline in the second quarter was the biggest since 2008, except for the first quarter, which saw a 48% drop, Redfin said.  ( 31 min )

New York Attorney General Letitia James raised the allegation in a lawsuit seeking $250 million and sanctions that would halt the Trump Organization's operations in New York.  ( 31 min )

Moves in the Vietnamese EV start-up's shares serve up lessons it can take seasoned traders years to learn.  ( 27 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Key Nvidia Corp. partner Quanta Cloud Technology expects to double sales of its artificial intelligence servers in 2024 and demand to persist over the longer term as businesses weave AI into their operations and services.Most Read from BloombergUS Health Officials Urge Moving Pot to Lower-Risk CategoryStocks Up Again in ‘Bad News Is Good News’ World: Markets WrapSingapore S$1 Billion Laundering Scandal Embroils Its Banking GiantsFed Ramps Up Demands for Corrective Actions by Regio  ( 32 min )

Hurricane Idalia today did much less damage than Hurricane Ian did last year.  ( 27 min )

Today's best CD rates include a new record of 6.00% from American 1 Credit Union. Runners-up include 5.85% from One America Bank and 5.80% from Finworth.  ( 20 min )

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Salesforce stock jumped after the software giant reported second quarter results that beat Wall Street expectations across the board.  ( 33 min )

Salesforce stock jumped after the software giant reported second quarter results that beat Wall Street expectations across the board.  ( 32 min )

Learn about which types of mutual funds pay the highest dividends, including how dividend stock and bond funds generate the highest dividend yields.  ( 18 min )

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Lenders reported a net loss of $534 per mortgage origination in the second quarter of 2023, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.  ( 32 min )

'Dare we say Nvidia is now cheap?' Melius Research analysts Ben Reitzes and Nick Monroe wrote in a note to investors.  ( 32 min )

Chances are most Americans have never heard of EV-maker VinFast (VFS). But that hasn’t kept the company out of the limelight, due to its sky-high valuation and violent swings in stock price.  ( 35 min )

Michael Sonnenshein called his firm's courtroom win over the SEC "overwhelming" in an interview with Yahoo Finance.  ( 34 min )

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Apple poured over $600 billion into buybacks in the decade to March 31, exceeding Alphabet, Microsoft, and Meta's combined spending.  ( 32 min )

The Biden administration has blocked sales of some of Nvidia’s most-prized microchips to the Middle East amid rising concerns about China’s access to the critical artificial intelligence resources.  ( 32 min )

CEO R.J. Scaringe's base salary is now $1 million a year, up from $650,000.  ( 26 min )

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How much juice does Nvidia stock have after a historic year?  ( 33 min )

The settlement was announced Wednesday without Plug Power admitting or denying any wrongdoing.  ( 18 min )

"I have no desire to get to work at four in the morning."  ( 32 min )

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“It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it," the Sage of Omaha said. "If you think about that, you'll do things differently.”  ( 32 min )

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The company also announced a $5 million donation that its independent foundation will use to launch a grant program to support people and organizations on the front lines of health care in underserved populations who are driving innovation in global health.  ( 20 min )

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The Biden Administration has a punchy target to install 30 gigawatts of offshore wind by the end of the decade. That won’t happen until the numbers stack up for struggling wind farm players. Shares in Ørsted, the world’s top developer of offshore wind projects, fell 24% Wednesday after the Danish c  ( 22 min )

The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden on Wednesday moved to extend mandatory overtime pay to 3.6 million salaried workers, going even further than an Obama-era rule that was struck down in court. The U.S. Department of Labor released a proposed rule that would require employers to pay overtime premiums to workers who earn a salary of less than $1,059 per week, or about $55,000 per year. The current salary threshold of about $35,500 per year was set by the Trump administration in a 2020 rule that worker advocates and many Democrats have said did not go far enough.  ( 30 min )

Carriers are offering discounts to avoid rising credit-card fees, but consider important factors before making any changes.  ( 26 min )

The oldest advice in the financial markets is to buy low and sell high. The trick to winning, however, is to find the right stocks to buy, and to remember that ‘buy low’ doesn’t always mean these stocks can’t go lower. Sometimes the best bargains really do come in at the lowest prices. There are plenty of stocks under $10 that won’t break your bank and still offer substantial upside potential. How substantial? Well, the analysts at investment banking giant Oppenheimer have pinpointed two winners  ( 34 min )

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He considers his two wedding rings to be his top investments, though.  ( 32 min )

To come up with their list, the strategists assessed free cash flow as well as cash burn or spending for the previous 12 months.  ( 27 min )

Fundamentals are improving more slowly than the company had hoped, prompting management to lower its outlook for the October 2023 fiscal year.  ( 26 min )

Stephanie Ruhle confirmed that she had three phones: a work phone, a personal phone and a “Kevin Plank phone”.  ( 33 min )

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The Commerce Department’s second estimate of growth last quarter marked a slight acceleration from a 2% annual growth rate from January through March. The American economy — the world’s largest — has proved surprisingly durable in the midst of the Fed’s aggressive campaign to stamp out a resurgence of inflation, which last year hit a four-decade high. Since March of last year, the Fed has raised its benchmark rate 11 times, making borrowing for everything from cars to homes to business expansions much more expensive and prompting widespread predictions of a coming recession.  ( 31 min )

The Wall Street speculator that famously bet against Enron this time took aim at the inflated value of VinFast, the world's third largest carmaker by market cap.  ( 32 min )

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Johnson & Johnson maintains its quarterly dividend of $1.19 a share after spinning out consumer-health company Kenvue, although it lowers its earnings and sales projections.  ( 27 min )

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Nvidia is cheaper than Alphabet, Microsoft and Apple on a growth-adjusted basis according to Melius Research.  ( 27 min )

The company started charging some users for ChatGPT earlier this year.  ( 31 min )

Johnson & Johnson on Wednesday forecast 12.5% growth in its annual adjusted profit after completing the separation of consumer health company Kenvue. The company expects 2023 adjusted reported earnings per share of $10.00 - $10.10 in 2023, reflecting increased growth of 12.5% at the mid-point.  ( 29 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Orsted A/S shares plunged the most on record after the renewable energy company warned of impairments of as much as 16 billion Danish kroner ($2.3 billion) to its US portfolio because of supply chain issues and soaring interest rates. Most Read from BloombergCitadel Vets 69,000 Intern Applicants to Find Next Math GeniusesPutin Agrees to Visit China in First Trip Since Arrest WarrantWhat to Do With a 45-Story Skyscraper and No TenantsSingapore Money Laundering Case Embroils City’s  ( 32 min )

↘️ HP (HPQ): The maker of computers and printers trimmed its outlook for the current fiscal year and said it expects pricing pressures to continue. Shares fell nearly 9% premarket. ↘️ [Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)](https://www.wsj.com/market  ( 22 min )

U.S. stock futures edged lower after markets rallied in the previous session, with labor data spurring optimism that the Federal Reserve is finished raising interest rates. Another employment indicator—ahead of Friday’s key jobs report—is due Wednesday. Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average  ( 14 min )

Tesla shares fall after the stock saw its largest one-day percentage increase since March, VinFast trades higher following a slump of 44% in the previous session, HP Inc. trims its outlook for fiscal 2023, and Nvidia dips after setting a record closing high.  ( 26 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Equity futures edged higher on speculations the Federal Reserve is nearing the end of its tightening campaign, while persisting concerns over China’s economic recovery weighed on its equities.Most Read from BloombergCitadel Vets 69,000 Intern Applicants to Find Next Math GeniusesPutin Agrees to Visit China in First Trip Since Arrest WarrantCrypto Scores Landmark US Legal Win With Grayscale ETF RulingWhat to Do With a 45-Story Skyscraper and No TenantsStocks Up Most Since June as F  ( 33 min )

Burger King is being sued by unhappy customers who claim its flagship Whopper burger is too small.  ( 30 min )

A federal court on Tuesday swatted down the SEC's reasoning for denying one such products. It was one of the most widely anticipated rulings this year.  ( 39 min )

The company is a spinout from J&J. For income seekers, that link remains vital.  ( 39 min )

Powell is right: Risk management pays. This options strategy works if stocks rise—and also if they fall.  ( 26 min )

Nvidia Corp’s soaring rally has thrilled investors this year - except for the sizeable number of fund managers who avoided what they believe to be an expensive stock. Across nearly 330 mutual funds benchmarked to the S&P 500 or a similar index, only 15% held an above-index weight in Nvidia, according to a Morningstar analysis of the funds' most recent regulatory filings. Among those funds that held a below-average weight in Nvidia, 85% underperformed the index so far this year, Morningstar's data showed.  ( 33 min )

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Oil prices extended gains on Wednesday after industry data showed a large draw in crude inventories in the U.S., the world's biggest fuel consumer, and as concerns about a hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico kept investors on edge. Brent crude futures for October rose 17 cents, or 0.2%, to $85.66 a barrel by 0133 GMT. U.S. crude stocks declined by about 11.5 million barrels in the week ended Aug. 25, according to market sources citing American Petroleum Institute figures on Tuesday.  ( 31 min )

China's embassy in Washington on Tuesday defended its business practices after U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said U.S. firms had told her that China had become "uninvestible." Asked to respond to the comments Raimondo made in China, embassy spokesperson Liu Pengyu said that most of the 70,000 U.S. firms doing business in China wanted to stay, that nearly 90% were profitable, and that Beijing was working to further ease market access for foreign companies. "China is actively advancing its high-level opening-up and making efforts to provide a world-class, market-oriented business environment governed by a sound legal framework," he said.  ( 30 min )

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Tech stocks were extending their recent recovery on Tuesday, with the tech-heavy NASDAQ surging 1.74%. The good news, according to Wedbush’s Daniel Ives – a 5-star analyst rated in the top 2% of the Street’s stock pros – is the development of a tech rally that is anticipated to conclude the year on a bullish note. Ives doesn’t hesitate to explain his stance, writing in a recent note on the situation and prospects for tech stocks: “We see tech stocks rallying into year-end as the new tech bull ma  ( 34 min )

U.S. equities rose, with the S&P 500 closing 0.4% higher on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023 after jobs and GDP data raised expectations the Fed may pull back on rate hikes.  ( 1 min )

Electric vehicle (EV) sales in Europe surged more than 50% from a year ago in July, driven by rising demand, greater availability of parts, and easing supply chain constraints.  ( 1 min )

U.S. equities gained at midday on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023 after reports of slowing private sector job growth and a downward revision of GDP raised optimism the Fed might not hike rates.  ( 1 min )

Private sector job growth is expected to slow and HP shares tumbled as weak PC prices resulted in mixed results from the computer maker. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 1 min )

U.S. equities gained, with the S&P 500 closing 1.5% higher on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023, as jobs data boosted hopes of a rate hike pause.  ( 1 min )

Rates on 30-year mortgages dropped for a second day, sinking to their lowest average in more than two weeks and well below the 22-year peak they registered last week.  ( 20 min )

A yearly renewable term is a one-year term life insurance policy that can be continued year after year for a more expensive premium. Here's how these policies work.  ( 21 min )

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has just $3.4 billion in the fund it uses to respond to disasters and help victims—an amount that can quickly be depleted by hurricanes and other catastrophes.  ( 20 min )

Investors bought 50,000 homes in the second quarter, the lowest for any second quarter in seven years, and down by nearly half from the second quarter of 2022, according to Redfin.  ( 17 min )

McMansion is a negative term that refers to a large, often-ostentatious suburban home that lacks style or uniqueness.  ( 22 min )

Personal loans are not considered income and cannot be taxed unless the loan is forgiven.  ( 24 min )

Today's best CD rates include a new record of 6.00% from American 1 Credit Union. Runners-up include 5.85% from One America Bank and 5.80% from Finworth.  ( 19 min )

Learn the factors that affect the profitability of companies in the insurance sector.  ( 21 min )

India is offering $2.1 billion in incentives to tech firms that manufacture PCs, laptops, and other electronic devices in the country, and received 32 bids so far.  ( 16 min )

A currency has limited convertibility if the government that issues it regulates its exchange with any other nation's currency.  ( 20 min )

U.S. equities rose, with the S&P 500 closing 0.4% higher on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023 after jobs and GDP data raised expectations the Fed may pull back on rate hikes.  ( 16 min )

While life insurance is not essential for a baby, here are the benefits of getting a small policy.  ( 24 min )

Learn some of the important differences in how the NYSE and Nasdaq operate and the securities that trade on each exchange.  ( 26 min )

Learn about which types of mutual funds pay the highest dividends, including how dividend stock and bond funds generate the highest dividend yields.  ( 18 min )

China has been the largest exporter of goods in the world since 2009. Official estimates suggest the total value of its exports was $3.71 trillion in 2022.  ( 22 min )

Personal income is the total compensation from several sources collectively received by all individuals or households in a country.  ( 21 min )

A Certified Senior Consultant was someone certified in key issues facing seniors, including government benefits, income streams, and long-term care.  ( 18 min )

Alphabet's Google scheduled its Made by Google event for October 4 in New York City, where it is expected to unveil its new Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro phones and an updated smart watch.  ( 17 min )

After more than a decade of quantitative easing (QE) in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis, central banks around the world are taking a hit on their profitability as they unwind their balance sheets and raise interest rates.  ( 19 min )

The COBRA health insurance program allows an individual to retain the coverage of employer-offered insurance in the event of job loss.  ( 30 min )

A poverty trap is a mechanism that makes it very difficult for people to escape poverty.  ( 24 min )

With an impending increase in US interest rates and lower, even negative rates, elsewhere in Europe and Japan, we assess the impact on private equity.  ( 20 min )

Nominal is a common financial term with several different contexts, referring to something small, an unadjusted rate, or the face value of an asset.  ( 22 min )

A hardship default is a failure to make a scheduled payment on a debt due to a financial setback. Learn what a hardship default is, how it works, and how to avoid it.  ( 24 min )

Self-directed investing provides more control over your investments, but robo-advisors do the hard work for you  ( 24 min )

Landlords own the property, but tenants have unique protections from discrimination, harassment, rent increases, and wrongful eviction.  ( 27 min )

The Dow divisor is a numerical value that is used to calculate the level of the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA).  ( 22 min )

Robo-advisors provide customized advice perfect for beginners and hands-off investors, while self-directed brokerage accounts give you flexibility to control your portfolio.  ( 24 min )

Electric vehicle (EV) sales in Europe surged more than 50% from a year ago in July, driven by rising demand, greater availability of parts, and easing supply chain constraints.  ( 18 min )

The labor market has gotten worse for workers in recent months, but depending on the industry you work in, you still might have a lot of job options—and leverage  ( 17 min )

Disguised unemployment is unemployment with low productivity that does not affect aggregate output.  ( 20 min )

Johnson & Johnson on Wednesday released its first earnings forecast as a standalone pharmaceutical and medical devices company, estimating double-digit growth in earnings this year.  ( 17 min )

HP shares tumbled after warning that the market for PCs and printers remains soft, and it reduced its full-year guidance.  ( 16 min )

U.S. equities gained at midday on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023 after reports of slowing private sector job growth and a downward revision of GDP raised optimism the Fed might not hike rates.  ( 16 min )

In the digital age, investors can choose between human-powered online brokers and AI-driven robo-advisors. Both offer benefits for investing in the stock market, but which is better for you?  ( 25 min )

Brown-Forman shares dropped after the maker of Jack Daniel’s and other alcoholic drinks missed profit and sales estimates on higher costs and falling demand for its premium products.  ( 17 min )

Exchange traded funds (ETFs) provide diversified access to different areas of the market, while robo-advisors can help you build a personalized portfolio.  ( 24 min )

How to pay your rent, mortgage, insurance, utilities, and other important bills if you are short on cash due to various circumstances.  ( 27 min )

Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of using the S&P 500 as a benchmark for portfolio performance.  ( 21 min )

Wegovy maker Novo Nordisk is buying Embark Biotech for $16 million, in a move that could boost Novo Nordisk's portfolio of weight loss treatments.  ( 17 min )

GDP is the primary indicator used to measure a country's economic health but a more accurate picture of well-being may be formed when GDP is combined with GPI.  ( 27 min )

Find out why the dividend yield for the S&P 500 Index remains historically low, and what dividend yields used to look like before the Internet Age.  ( 23 min )

Similar to the mortgage-backed securities that led to the 2008 recession, student loan asset-backed securities might cause the next financial crisis.  ( 26 min )

A negative balance in shareholders' equity (also called stockholders' equity) means that liabilities exceed assets and can be caused by a few reasons.  ( 22 min )

U.S. financial regulators unveiled a new set of rules designed to prevent more bank failures, dealing another blow to regional banks that could be burdened with more requirements.  ( 20 min )

The S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats index tracks the performance of blue-chip companies. A dividend aristocrat tends to be a large blue-chip company.  ( 23 min )

A rising wedge is a bearish stock pattern formed by converging trend lines. Use technical analysis indicators to spot and interpret rising wedge patterns.  ( 21 min )

Private sector job growth is expected to slow and HP shares tumbled as weak PC prices resulted in mixed results from the computer maker. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 18 min )

Wondering how to get a business loan? This article provides tips and guidance on how to navigate the loan application process and increase your chances of approval.  ( 22 min )

The Dow Jones Global Titans 50 Index launched in 1999, consisting of 50 of the largest multinational corporations in the world.  ( 19 min )

"FAKO Score” refers to any credit score that is not the “FICO Score” developed and sold by the credit scoring company, Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO).  ( 21 min )

De Nederlandse aardgasreserves zijn naar verwachting over minder dan negen jaar uitgeput. "Als we bij het huidige tempo gas blijven oppompen en er worden geen nieuwe aardgasreserves ontdekt, dan is het op", stelt Peter Hein van Mulligen, hoofdeconoom bij het Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek (CBS).  ( 4 min )

Al meer dan twee jaar daalt het aantal Nederlanders dat een bijstandsuitkering ontvangt. Jongeren vormen hierop een uitzondering: onder hen stijgt het aantal ontvangers juist.  ( 3 min )

Europese landen hebben in de eerste zeven maanden van dit jaar 40 procent meer vloeibaar gas van Rusland ingekocht dan in dezelfde periode in 2021, voor de Russische invasie van Oekraïne. Dat schrijft de Financial Times op basis van een rapport van ngo Global Witness.  ( 4 min )

Burger King moet zich voor de rechter verantwoorden voor zijn plaatjes van de Whopper. De rundvleesburger ziet er in advertenties rijkgevulder uit dan hij in werkelijkheid is, zeggen verontwaardigde klanten van de fastfoodketen.  ( 3 min )

Nieuwe inflatiecijfers laten zien dat het niet makkelijk is om de prijsstijgingen te beteugelen. Ondanks maatregelen van de ECB en overheden stijgt de inflatie in Spanje al twee maanden op rij. Ook in België en Duitsland blijft het gewenste effect uit.  ( 5 min )

Holland Norway Lines, dat met een veerboot overtochten naar Noorwegen aanbiedt, heeft uitstel van betaling aangevraagd. Het schip vaart voorlopig niet en ook de kaartverkoop ligt stil.  ( 3 min )

De provincie Noord-Holland heeft te makkelijk een vergunning afgegeven voor de bouw van een biomassacentrale in Diemen. Voordat Vattenfall de centrale gaat bouwen, moet het energiebedrijf onderzoek doen naar de gevolgen voor het milieu.  ( 4 min )

De Nederlandse smartphonefabrikant Fairphone presenteerde woensdag zijn vijfde duurzame en eerlijke toestel. De Fairphone 5 wordt volgens het bedrijf gemaakt met oog voor zowel mens als milieu. Daarnaast belooft de telefoonmaker dat de smartphone jaren meegaat.  ( 5 min )

De provincie Noord-Holland heeft te makkelijk een vergunning afgegeven voor de bouw van een biomassacentrale in Diemen. Voordat Vattenfall de centrale gaat bouwen, moet het energiebedrijf onderzoek doen naar de gevolgen voor het milieu.  ( 3 min )

De Nederlandse smartphonefabrikant Fairphone presenteerde woensdag zijn vijfde duurzame en eerlijke toestel. De Fairphone 5 wordt volgens het bedrijf gemaakt met oog voor zowel mens als milieu. Daarnaast belooft de telefoonmaker dat de smartphone jaren meegaat.  ( 5 min )

De winst van het Russische gasbedrijf Gazprom is in de eerste helft van dit jaar fors gedaald. Dat komt voornamelijk door de sterk afgenomen gasleveringen aan Europa.  ( 3 min )

Nu chatbot ChatGPT steeds populairder wordt, ligt moederbedrijf OpenAI op koers om een jaaromzet van 1 miljard dollar (0,9 miljard euro) te draaien.  ( 3 min )

De Volksbank moet een boete van 4,5 miljoen euro betalen omdat ze de risico's rond bepaalde leningen jarenlang te laag heeft ingeschat. Dat heeft de Europese Centrale Bank besloten.  ( 3 min )

De prijzen die Nederlandse industriebedrijven vragen voor hun goederen waren in juli lager dan een jaar eerder. Het is de vierde maand op rij dat de prijzen zijn gedaald.  ( 4 min )

We brengen vanwege klimaatverandering steeds vaker de vakantie door in Noorwegen en Zweden. Dat zegt reiskoepel ANVR, die het aantal Nederlanders dat naar Scandinavië gaat met tientallen procenten ziet stijgen in vergelijking met 2019, het laatste jaar voor corona.  ( 4 min )

Alphabet's Google scheduled its Made by Google event for October 4 in New York City, where it is expected to unveil its new Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro phones and an updated smart watch.  ( 1 min )

Wegovy maker Novo Nordisk is buying Embark Biotech for $16 million, in a move that could boost Novo Nordisk's portfolio of weight loss treatments.  ( 1 min )

Shares of Big Lots skyrocketed after the discount furniture and home products retailer posted a lower-than-expected loss and decline in sales as customer demand improved.  ( 1 min )

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VinFast stock snapped a six-day winning streak, hard. Shares fell 43.8% Tuesday, wiping out about $90 billion in market value.  ( 26 min )

Starting in 2026, people over 50 will have to make catch-up contributions to Roth 401(k)s. The was previously slated to change in 2024.  ( 26 min )

(Bloomberg) -- HP Inc. reduced its full-year cash flow and profit outlook, saying a rebound in the market for personal computers will take longer than expected. The shares declined about 5.5% in extended trading.Most Read from BloombergCitadel Vets 69,000 Intern Applicants to Find Next Math GeniusesPutin Agrees to Visit China in First Trip Since Arrest WarrantWhat to Do With a 45-Story Skyscraper and No TenantsCrypto Scores Landmark US Legal Win With Grayscale ETF RulingStocks Up Most Since June  ( 32 min )

To come up with their list, the strategists assessed free cash flow as well as cash burn or spending for the previous 12 months.  ( 27 min )

In a recent episode of "The Ramsey Show," renowned radio host and personal finance expert Dave Ramsey delivered a straightforward message to a young woman from Orlando, Florida. Ramsey bluntly stated, "Ouch. You've screwed yourself. You've really made yourself a mess." This response came after the woman, identified as 28-year-old Selena, shared her recent financial decision to withdraw $26,000 from her 403(b) retirement account to fund a down payment for home construction, with the intention of  ( 32 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Trinity Regional Hospital Sachse, a full-service hospital and emergency room near Dallas, filed for bankruptcy with plans to sell itself just two years after opening.Most Read from BloombergCitadel Vets 69,000 Intern Applicants to Find Next Math GeniusesPutin Agrees to Visit China in First Trip Since Arrest WarrantWhat to Do With a 45-Story Skyscraper and No TenantsCrypto Scores Landmark US Legal Win With Grayscale ETF RulingStocks Up Most Since June as Fed Bets Sink Yields: Marke  ( 30 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Mullen Automotive Inc. has accused brokerages TD Ameritrade and Charles Schwab of facilitating naked short selling and damaging the electric-vehicle company’s stock price. Most Read from BloombergPutin Agrees to Visit China in First Trip Since Arrest WarrantCitadel Vets 69,000 Intern Applicants to Find Next Math GeniusesWhat to Do With a 45-Story Skyscraper and No TenantsUS Court Paves Way for Spot Bitcoin ETF in Grayscale RulingS&P 500 Climbs 1% as Traders Dial Back Fed Wagers: M  ( 32 min )

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In 2019, The Walt Disney Co. celebrated several major successes, including the launch of Disney+ with 10 million subscribers on Day 1, a massive $71 billion acquisition of Fox's entertainment assets and the release of "Avengers: Endgame," the second-highest-grossing movie ever. These achievements showcased Disney's ability to leverage its intellectual property (IP) across various platforms, from theaters to theme parks and streaming. Fast forward almost four years, and doubts have emerged about  ( 33 min )

Walmart is asking some of its 16,000 pharmacists across the U.S. to voluntarily take pay cuts and reduce their working hours in a bid to reduce costs, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters. The cuts, which haven't been previously reported and are aimed at pharmacists in higher wage brackets, highlight the new pressures at Walmart pharmacies, where shoppers are lining up to buy top-selling weight-loss drugs that are high priced but a drag on profits. Walmart also agreed in late 2022 to pay $3.1 billion as its share of an opioid-related legal settlement, which is adding to its legal costs this year.  ( 32 min )

↘️ Hawaiian Electric Industries (HE): The utility company’s stock was down more than 3% in afternoon trading following a big jump Monday. A unit of Hawaiian Electric [denied Monday](https://www.wsj.com/us-news/climate-environment/hawaiian-electric-den  ( 24 min )

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Globalstar also hires other executives from startup founded by Paul Jacobs.  ( 25 min )

A federal appeals court sided with an asset manager that hopes to launch the first bitcoin exchange-traded fund, a major victory for the cryptocurrency industry.  ( 33 min )

Shares of Broadcom, Nvidia, and AMD are rising Tuesday as the sector looks to regain favor with investors.  ( 26 min )

After receiving two buyout offers in the past month, U.S. Steel Tuesday that it is in the process of reviewing multiple offers for the storied company and symbol of American industrialization. U.S. Steel rejected a $7.3 billion buyout proposal from rival Cleveland-Cliffs two weeks ago, and that offer was followed by $7.8 billion bid from the industrial conglomerate Esmark. In a letter to shareholders Tuesday, U.S. Steel said it had entered into confidentiality agreements with “numerous” third parties and was beginning to share due diligence information with potential buyers.  ( 32 min )

A spot-based Bitcoin ETF is now likely coming. Coinbase and other Bitcoin-related stocks are surging.  ( 27 min )

Bitcoin rose Tuesday, extending gains after a court ruled that the Securities and Exchange Commission should not have rejected asset manager Grayscale's spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund applicatio  ( 22 min )

The golden age of wage growth may be over, according to a new ZipRecruiter survey.  ( 32 min )

An appeals court rules the SEC acted arbitrarily when it denied Grayscale's attempt to convert its Bitcoin trust into an ETF.  ( 26 min )

Investors don't know the fate of the famous American manufacturer. Something big is likely to happen though.  ( 26 min )

Are you maxing out the 401(k) plan you have at work every year? Do you still have money left for saving and investment after contributing the maximum to your 401(k) and maybe an IRA or two? If so, then you … Continue reading → The post Executive Deferred Compensation Plans appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 33 min )

Managers are being ordered to dodge employees' questions about how the latest budget cuts will impact their pay.  ( 32 min )

A U.S. judge has rejected Burger King's bid to dismiss a lawsuit claiming that it cheated hungry customers by making its Whopper sandwich appear larger than it actually is. U.S. District Judge Roy Altman in Miami said Burger King must defend against a claim that its depiction of Whoppers on in-store menu boards mislead reasonable customers, amounting to a breach of contract. Customers in the proposed class action accused Burger King of portraying burgers with ingredients that "overflow over the bun," making it appear that the burgers are 35% larger and contain more than double the meat as the chain serves.  ( 30 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Mat Ishbia, the new owner of the Phoenix Suns, pledged more than half of mortgage giant UWM Holdings Corp.’s outstanding shares to secure loans before buying the NBA team for a record $4 billion.Most Read from BloombergCitadel Vets 69,000 Intern Applicants to Find Next Math GeniusesPutin Agrees to Visit China in First Trip Since Arrest WarrantWhat to Do With a 45-Story Skyscraper and No TenantsStocks Up, Yields Down as Data Fuel Fed Skip Bets: Markets WrapAuto Union Boss Wants 46%  ( 32 min )

With home prices hitting record highs, you’d think more people would be putting their houses up for sale—but most people with 30-year fixed-rate mortgages got them at a time when mortgage rates were much lower.  ( 18 min )

The markets have experienced a period of volatility over the past month, raising questions about where they might be heading next. Has the year’s strong rally hit a brick wall, or is it just a pause before the next leg up? It’s a question that has been fielded to Goldman Sachs’ chief U.S. equity strategist David Kostin. The good news for investors is that going by the direction the wider economy is taking, Kostin makes some reassuring noises on the matter. Decelerating inflation data offers conf  ( 34 min )

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Citi’s Michael Rollins raised Verizon and AT&T to Buy from Neutral but kept a High Risk rating on both stocks, as investors wait for more news on lead-sheathed cable exposure.  ( 27 min )

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Steelmaker says it has “multiple unsolicited proposals” that include buyouts.  ( 25 min )

Steelmaker says it has “multiple unsolicited proposals” that include buyouts.  ( 25 min )

Oracle upgraded, Farfetch downgraded: Wall Street's top analyst calls  ( 33 min )

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Nvidia shares have largely moved sideways since its latest earnings. The risks posed by a potential customer slowdown, further China restrictions and growing competition might all be playing on investors' minds.  ( 27 min )

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Nvidia shares have largely moved sideways since its latest earnings. The risks posed by a potential customer slowdown, further China restrictions and growing competition might all be playing on investors' minds.  ( 27 min )

Citi’s Michael Rollins raised Verizon and AT&T to Buy from Neutral but kept a High Risk rating on both stocks, as investors wait for more news on lead-sheathed cable exposure.  ( 27 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Bank of Montreal put aside more money for potentially sour loans and severance costs as it absorbs Bank of the West during a difficult period for US regional lenders. Most Read from BloombergCitadel Vets 69,000 Intern Applicants to Find Next Math GeniusesAuto Union Boss Wants 46% Raise, 32-Hour Work Week in ‘War’ Against Detroit CarmakersGoldman Is Selling a Wealth-Advisory Unit to $240 Billion Money ManagerChina’s Worsening Economic Slowdown Is Rippling Across the Globe3M Agrees  ( 32 min )

Experts explain that the risky move—which many tie to plans for the founder to step down—could allow the company to catch up with key trends in private board practices that make a board more agile.  ( 32 min )

Best Buy's quarter had several holes in it that investors should consider before cheering an earnings beat.  ( 33 min )

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The IRS recently announced some welcome news for higher-income workers with 401(k)s and similar retirement plans. The agency delayed implementing a new rule that would have required catch-up contributions made by people earning over $145,000 to be directed into an after-tax Roth account. The rule change was originally set to start in 2024, but will […] The post Good News for People Who Make $145K: IRS Delays New Catch-Up Contribution Rule Until 2026 appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 32 min )

(Bloomberg) -- PDD Holdings Inc.’s revenue rose a stronger-than-expected 66% after the company behind hit shopping app Temu spent to boost growth at home and abroad to counter a bumpy post-pandemic recovery.Most Read from BloombergCitadel Vets 69,000 Intern Applicants to Find Next Math GeniusesAuto Union Boss Wants 46% Raise, 32-Hour Work Week in ‘War’ Against Detroit CarmakersGoldman Is Selling a Wealth-Advisory Unit to $240 Billion Money ManagerChina’s Worsening Economic Slowdown Is Rippling A  ( 33 min )

U.S. stock futures paused on Tuesday ahead of JOLTs labor market data. They come before the key jobs report due Friday, which is looming large as investors continue to shift their expectations for the outlook for interest rates. Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 10 points, or less t  ( 15 min )

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Jassy reportedly told staff: "It's past the time to disagree and commit."  ( 33 min )

NIO reports an adjusted second-quarter loss of 45 cents a share from sales of $1.2 billion. Wall Street was looking for a per-share loss of about 33 cents a share on sales of $1.3 billion.  ( 26 min )

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Stocks rose on Tuesday as hopes of a soft landing intensified with recent jobs data showing labor supply and demand coming closer to balance.  ( 32 min )

Investors are sifting through fresh economic data as the debate over recession continues  ( 32 min )

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Heavy investment pouring into the U.S. auto sector helps make the company an interesting play on an American manufacturing renaissance.  ( 28 min )

Plug Power has increased its investment, jobs and hydrogen production plans for its Genesee County plant.  ( 9 min )

NIO and Best Buy are scheduled to post quarterly earnings on Tuesday, AT&T and Verizon stocks are upgraded, Heico falls after its earnings report, and 3M's board has approved a $6 billion earplugs settlement, according to The Wall Street Journal.  ( 27 min )

(Bloomberg) -- VinFast Auto Ltd. is unprofitable, thinly traded and exciting individual investors as it rises faster than any other large-cap stock worldwide.Most Read from BloombergCitadel Vets 69,000 Intern Applicants to Find Next Math GeniusesAuto Union Boss Wants 46% Raise, 32-Hour Work Week in ‘War’ Against Detroit CarmakersGoldman Is Selling a Wealth-Advisory Unit to $240 Billion Money ManagerChina’s Worsening Economic Slowdown Is Rippling Across the Globe3M Agrees to Pay More Than $5.5 Bi  ( 33 min )

(Bloomberg) -- China’s biggest-selling auto brand withstood a raging price war that engulfed the country this year, with BYD Co. posting second-quarter profit that surged 145% and sending its shares climbing. Most Read from BloombergAuto Union Boss Wants 46% Raise, 32-Hour Work Week in ‘War’ Against Detroit CarmakersGoldman Is Selling a Wealth-Advisory Unit to $240 Billion Money ManagerCitadel Vets 69,000 Intern Applicants to Find Next Math GeniusesChina’s Worsening Economic Slowdown Is Rippling  ( 32 min )

BEIJING (Reuters) -U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said U.S. companies have complained to her that China has become "uninvestable", pointing to fines, raids and other actions against firms that have made it too risky to do business in the world's second largest economy. The comments, made to reporters onboard a train as her delegation of U.S. officials headed from Beijing to Shanghai, provided a bleak picture of the how U.S. firms view China and was the bluntest Raimondo has made on her trip. "Increasingly I hear from American business that China is uninvestable because it's become too risky," she said.  ( 31 min )

The largest dividend-payers in the energy sector of the S&P 1500 include oil and gas producers and pipeline companies.  ( 27 min )

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"For the first time in a long time, we are seeing customers reduce or cancel orders due to softening end-use demand," a survey respondent said.  ( 31 min )

"When you go from record-low mortgage rates to levels that we haven't seen for almost 20 years, you've destroyed both demand and supply," El-Erian said.  ( 31 min )

Happy talk from Washington, consistently low unemployment, and a slowing pace of inflation have combined to support a positive market sentiment – but can it last? ‘Shark Tank’ star Kevin O’Leary believes it won’t, and he does not hesitate to list the headwinds that could bring ‘real chaos’ by the year’s end. The key factor is higher interest rates. The Federal Reserve has already pushed rates up to their highest level in over 20 years, and the repercussions are spreading. O’Leary takes special c  ( 34 min )

We compared portfolio management, usability, and fees for the best robo-advisors of 2023. Find the best, automated investing portfolio builders for your needs.  ( 40 min )

Today's best CD rates are 5.85% from One America Bank, 5.80% from Finworth, and 5.75% from Abound Credit Union, MapleMark Bank, or BluPeak Credit Union.  ( 19 min )

CDs can be helpful for consumers looking to put their money to work. We reviewed CD rates from EverBank (formerly TIAA Bank) so you can see if it makes sense for your finances.  ( 20 min )

An 800-plus credit score shows that you're an exceptional borrower. Here's how to get one and how to enjoy all the benefits it entitles you to.  ( 25 min )

Bad credit can lead to higher interest rates on loans and make it harder to find housing, get the best deals on insurance, and obtain certain jobs. Here's what to do.  ( 26 min )

A subprime borrower is a person who is considered to be a relatively high credit risk for lenders and who may have a harder time obtaining credit, especially at good interest rates.  ( 24 min )

An authorized transaction is a debit or credit card payment for which the merchant has received approval from the card-issuing bank. In most cases today, the authorization process is electronic and virtually instantaneous.  ( 22 min )

Learn the minimum wage in each state and which are above or below the federal minimum wage.  ( 22 min )

The September Effect is a calendar anomaly that refers to historically weak stock market returns for the month of September.  ( 22 min )

U.S. equities gained, with the S&P 500 closing 1.5% higher on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023, as jobs data boosted hopes of a rate hike pause.  ( 16 min )

Before you invest in the SPDR S&P 500 ETF or any other ETF based on the index, here are a few things to consider.  ( 27 min )

A year and a half into the Federal Reserve’s campaign of anti-inflation interest rate hikes meant to slow the economy, companies are only just beginning to feel the impact on their finances.  ( 17 min )

The maker of peanut butter, jelly, and other food products posted a fiscal 2024 first quarter profit of $2.21 per share, exceeding analysts’ estimates.  ( 17 min )

Shares of Big Lots skyrocketed after the discount furniture and home products retailer posted a lower-than-expected loss and decline in sales as customer demand improved.  ( 17 min )

Segregated Witness (SegWit) refers to a soft fork change in the transaction format of Bitcoin.  ( 22 min )

Leading global GDP growth rates are increasing the attention on the Reserve Bank of India.  ( 24 min )

Learn why Bitcoin's price fluctuates and about the factors that contribute to the wild price swings.  ( 24 min )

Seventy-four of the top 100 metropolitan areas saw house prices rise over the last four quarters.  ( 17 min )

Automated investing is a technology-driven method of investment management that uses algorithms and mathematical models to invest money on behalf of clients.  ( 23 min )

The rate of people quitting their jobs has fallen to pre-pandemic levels, the latest sign that workers are losing the advantage they’ve held in the labor market for the last two years.  ( 18 min )

Apple has announced a Sept. 12 date for its latest event, expected to highlight the iPhone 15 and an update for the Apple Watch.  ( 17 min )

When the first Labor Day parade was held in 1882 in New York City, workers put in more than 12 hours a day, six days a week. Labor Day became a federal holiday in 1894.  ( 24 min )

The savings account at Apple Bank offers competitive rates, but are they competitive enough? We reviewed Apple Bank so you can decide if the bank is right for you.  ( 21 min )

The oil and gas exploration and production sector currently makes up around 3.8% of the global economy.  ( 23 min )

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit has ruled the SEC will need to review Grayscale's application for the launch of a spot bitcoin ETF again.  ( 17 min )

Fiscal Policy is the sister strategy to monetary policy, through which a central bank influences a nation's money supply.  ( 26 min )

The Kyoto Protocol is an international agreement adopted in 1997 that aimed to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and the presence of greenhouse gases.  ( 27 min )

Capital One savings account interest rates are higher than average, and the bank doesn’t charge monthly maintenance fees or have a minimum deposit requirement.  ( 21 min )

The tech giant announced a host of new products aiming to capitalize on artificial intelligence demand at its Cloud Next conference Tuesday.  ( 16 min )

Best Buy (BBY) on Tuesday reported better-than-expected earnings for its latest fiscal quarter, but acknowledged a challenging sales backdrop as consumers bought fewer electronics and appliances.  ( 18 min )

U.S. equities rose at midday on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023, boosted by tech stocks, as new job openings data raised optimism the Fed may ease off monetary tightening.  ( 16 min )

SEC Form 13F is a quarterly report filed by investment managers to the Securities and Exchange Commission that discloses their U.S. equity holdings.  ( 23 min )

Through Lending Club’s high-yield savings accounts, you can earn a higher-than-average APY with no monthly service fees. All you need to get started is $100.  ( 21 min )

The house price index (HPI) is a broad measure of the movement of single-family house prices in the United States.  ( 22 min )

Marcus by Goldman Sachs only offers a few account types, but what it does offer, it does well. Learn how you can benefit from its online high-yield savings account.  ( 22 min )

ADRs of Chinese multinational commerce group PDD Holdings jumped on higher sales at its e-commerce sites Pinduoduo and Temu.  ( 16 min )

Catalent shares surged after the struggling drug manufacturer said it would conduct a strategic review and made a deal with activist investor Elliott Investment Management.  ( 18 min )

While personal loan balances will vary among different kinds of borrowers, Americans on average have approximately $11,548 in personal loan debt as of Q2 2023.  ( 22 min )

State Farm is more than just an insurance company. It offers banking services and competitive interest rates for its savings account.  ( 20 min )

ADRs of Nio sank after the Chinese electric vehicle maker posted a wider loss and lower revenue as deliveries dropped.  ( 17 min )

You can earn a higher-than-average APY with a TD Bank savings account. But TD Bank only offers the highest interest rates on accounts with high balances.  ( 21 min )

By 2026, Medicare recipients could pay lower prices for 10 of the most expensive and widely used prescription drugs.  ( 19 min )

Wells Fargo offers two types of savings accounts, but the rates are low unless you carry a large balance.  ( 22 min )

A cryptocurrency wallet is a software program that stores your cryptocurrency keys and lets you access your coins. Discover how crypto wallets work.  ( 26 min )

A savings account is an essential part of your financial toolbox. Learn about Ally Bank savings accounts and their rates and decide if they are a fit for you.  ( 21 min )

Current and capital accounts represent two halves of a nation's balance of payments: net income and net change of assets and liabilities respectively.  ( 22 min )

A system malfunction has led Toyota to suspend operations in all 14 of its plants in Japan, disrupting its supply chain and temporarily impacting output.  ( 17 min )

Rates on 30-year mortgages edged lower, moving further below last week's historic peak. Rates on 5/6 ARM loans were also down, while most other averages were roughly flat.  ( 20 min )

With home prices hitting record highs, you’d think more people would be putting their houses up for sale—but most people with 30-year fixed-rate mortgages got them at a time when mortgage rates were much lower.  ( 16 min )

BYD reported a 204.7% jump in profit in the first half of the year, stemming from its auto segment as deliveries broke a record.  ( 17 min )

A warm card is a type of bank card that provides restricted access to a business account. Typically, these cards allow deposits but not withdrawals.  ( 21 min )

Personal loan rates moved up again this week, to 21.11%, adding 24 basis points since last week when the average personal loan rate sat at 20.87%.  ( 18 min )

Reduce the cost of owning and maintaining a car with these clever tax tips.  ( 22 min )

Delaware provides favorable tax shelters, which has led high numbers of companies to incorporate there.  ( 22 min )

Monopolies operate without competition, raising prices and lowering quality, and leaving consumers few choices. But monopolies can also benefit consumers.  ( 25 min )

The Dow Jones BRIC 50 Index is a market capitalization-weighted stock index containing 50 of the most liquid and largest companies operating in Brazil, Russia, India, and China (BRIC nations).  ( 21 min )

Data due for release is expected to show home prices and job openings declining, and 3M's board approved a $6 billion settlement over allegations of delivering faulty earplugs to the military. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 18 min )

Credit rating agencies assess the creditworthiness of companies and governments and the debt they issue, while credit bureaus provide credit information on individual consumers.  ( 23 min )

These are the top 10 most heavily weighted stocks in the S&P 500 Index.  ( 25 min )

Beer is a complex beverage shaped by supply and demand, production and distribution – with regulation thrown in for that extra kick.  ( 24 min )

From May 31 to June 1 in 1921, the Greenwood District of Tulsa, Okla., “Black Wall Street,” was torched. Thousands were left homeless & some 300 died.  ( 29 min )

Low working capital can be either a sign of financial trouble or an indication of savvy business management. Learn more about how to judge the difference.  ( 20 min )

Pay Czar was the nickname given to Special Master for Executive Compensation Kenneth Feinberg during the 2008-2009 financial crisis.  ( 20 min )

Apple has announced a Sept. 12 date for its latest event, expected to highlight the iPhone 15 and an update for the Apple Watch.  ( 1 min )

The tech giant announced a host of new products aiming to capitalize on artificial intelligence demand at its Cloud Next conference Tuesday.  ( 1 min )

A system malfunction has led Toyota to suspend operations in all 14 of its plants in Japan, disrupting its supply chain and temporarily impacting output.  ( 1 min )

BYD reported a 204.7% jump in profit in the first half of the year, stemming from its auto segment as deliveries broke a record.  ( 1 min )

ADRs of Chinese multinational commerce group PDD Holdings jumped on higher sales at its e-commerce sites Pinduoduo and Temu.  ( 1 min )

ADRs of Nio sank after the Chinese electric vehicle maker posted a wider loss and lower revenue as deliveries dropped.  ( 1 min )

Catalent shares surged after the struggling drug manufacturer said it would conduct a strategic review and made a deal with activist investor Elliott Investment Management.  ( 1 min )

De prijzen voor elektrisch rijden per laadpunt zijn niet altijd even duidelijk voor consumenten, blijkt uit onderzoek van de Consumentenbond. Ook verschillen de laadtarieven soms flink. Experts en NU.nl-lezers geven tips over hoe je je auto toch goedkoop kunt opladen.  ( 4 min )

Opsporingsdiensten van zeven landen, waaronder Nederland, hebben vrijdag en zaterdag samen een groot crimineel netwerk van gehackte computers ontmanteld. Met het netwerk van 700.000 gehackte computers konden hackers fraude plegen of bedrijven afpersen.  ( 3 min )

De Franse overheid probeert bedrijven nog meer aan te moedigen om de prijzen te verlagen. Ook ligt er een plan om kortingen op verzorgingsproducten te maximeren. Supermarktketen Carrefour merkt dat Fransen de hand op de knip houden en wil uitstel.  ( 4 min )

Barça Media, een dochterbedrijf van profvoetbalclub FC Barcelona, verhuist zijn hoofdkantoor naar Nederland. Het hoopt hierdoor beter toegang te krijgen tot Amerikaanse investeerders. Het is het tweede Spaanse bedrijf in korte tijd dat naar ons land komt.  ( 4 min )

China heeft mensen in andere landen geprobeerd te beïnvloeden met ruim 7.700 spam-accounts op Facebook en Instagram. Facebook-moederbedrijf Meta zegt dat het alle accounts heeft verwijderd in wat het bedrijf 'de grootste opruimactie ooit' noemt.  ( 3 min )

Het gevaar van betaalproblemen en restschulden bij aflossingsvrije hypotheken is in de afgelopen drie jaar grotendeels geweken. Het aantal huishoudens met een risicovolle aflossingsvrije hypotheek is afgenomen van bijna 600.000 begin 2020 naar ruim 200.000 nu.  ( 4 min )

Frankrijk ziet het zonnig in: het meestbezochte land ter wereld verwacht dit jaar maar liefst 67 miljard euro aan inkomsten uit toerisme. Dat is fors meer dan de 58 miljard euro van vorig jaar.  ( 3 min )

De populaire Volkswagen-curryworst maakt binnenkort een comeback in de bedrijfskantine van het autobedrijf. De kantine in het directiegebouw schrapte de worst in 2021 van het menu, omdat die geen vlees- en visproducten meer verkocht.  ( 4 min )

NU.nl kiest elke dag een actueel onderwerp waarover jij uitgebreid met medelezers van gedachten kunt wisselen. De prijzen voor elektrisch laden kunnen flink verschillen per laadpunt, blijkt uit onderzoeken van de Consumentenbond. Rijd jij in een elektrische auto? Hoe zorg je ervoor dat je goedkoop kunt laden? Deel je tips!  ( 2 min )

Het risico op betaalproblemen en restschulden op aflossingsvrije hypotheken is in de afgelopen drie jaar voor een groot deel verdwenen. Het aantal huishoudens met een risicovolle aflossingsvrije hypotheek daalde van bijna 600.000 begin 2020 naar ruim 200.000 nu.  ( 4 min )

De populaire Volkswagen-curryworst maakt binnenkort een comeback in de bedrijfskantine van het autobedrijf. De kantine in het directiegebouw schrapte de worst in 2021 van het menu, omdat die geen vlees- en visproducten meer verkocht.  ( 4 min )

De technische storing bij de Britse luchtverkeersleiding die maandag is ontstaan, kan volgens BBC News "nog dagen aanhouden". Vanwege de storing zijn al honderden vluchten geannuleerd.  ( 3 min )

Nederland wordt steeds minder afhankelijk van Duitsland. Dat is een van de redenen dat de Nederlandse economie bovengemiddeld snel hersteld is van de coronacrisis.  ( 3 min )

De populaire Volkswagen-curryworst maakt binnenkort een comeback in de bedrijfskantine van het autobedrijf. De kantine in het directiegebouw schrapte de worst in 2021 van het menu, omdat die geen vlees- en visproducten meer verkocht.  ( 4 min )

De technische storing bij de Britse luchtverkeersleiding die maandag is ontstaan, kan volgens BBC News "nog dagen aanhouden". Vanwege de storing zijn al honderden vluchten geannuleerd.  ( 3 min )

U.S. equities rose at midday on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023, boosted by tech stocks, as new job openings data raised optimism the Fed may ease off monetary tightening.  ( 1 min )

Data due for release is expected to show home prices and job openings declining, and 3M's board approved a $6 billion settlement over allegations of delivering faulty earplugs to the military. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 1 min )

A box-top order is an order to buy or sell the best market price.  ( 18 min )

The Fed has already pushed CD rates to record levels—as high as 5.85%. But it still has three 2023 meetings to go. Will it nudge interest rates even higher this year?  ( 17 min )

U.S. equities added to last week's gains, with the S&P 500 closing up 0.6% on Monday, Aug. 28, 2023, following Fed Chair Powell's interest rate hike comments.  ( 16 min )

Novocure shares plunged after the provider of cancer-fighting treatments reported a Phase 3 trial of its Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) therapy for ovarian cancer patients failed to meet its goal.  ( 17 min )

Ever since a pandemic-era protection for Medicaid recipients expired in March, states have removed more than 5.4 million people from the rolls—with some states showing more gusto for disenrolling than others  ( 17 min )

Today's best CD rates are 5.85% from One America Bank, 5.75% from Abound Credit Union, MapleMark Bank, and BluPeak Credit Union, and 5.70% from Langley Federal Credit Union.  ( 21 min )

Learn about the fundamental concept of supply and demand and how it relates to individual daily purchases.  ( 22 min )

Medical tool supplier Danaher moved to expand its product offerings by purchasing British biotech firm Abcam Plc for $5.7 billion, including debt.  ( 16 min )

Inflation and the value of money have an inverse relationship. Inflation decreases the value of a dollar, making what you have today worth less tomorrow.  ( 25 min )

ChatGPT Enterprise offers faster performance and uncapped data usage and has already been deployed by companies including Block, Canva, and Estee Lauder.  ( 17 min )

Over four million consumers have been cheated out of almost $3.1 billion, CFPB says.  ( 18 min )

The U.S. Department of Transportation fined American Airlines for violating its rules on tarmac delays of three hours or more.  ( 18 min )

MINT (Mexico, Indonesia, Nigeria, Turkey) is an acronym that refers to a group of countries with the potential to realize rapid economic growth.  ( 19 min )

The Buffett Rule is part of a tax plan that was first proposed in 2011. It would have enacted a 30% effective federal tax rate on the income of millionaires.  ( 23 min )

The Big Five Banks is a term to describe the five largest banks in Canada: Royal Bank, The Bank of Montreal, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, The Bank of Nova Scotia and TD Canada Trust.  ( 22 min )

Goldman Sachs on Monday agreed to sell off its Personal Financial Management (PFM) unit to Creative Planning, a Kansas-based Registered Investment Advisor (RIA).  ( 17 min )

A government policy has microeconomic effects whenever its implementation alters the inputs and incentives for individual economic decisions.  ( 21 min )

Life settlements allow life insurance owners to sell a policy they no longer want or need. Here's how these deals work.  ( 23 min )

Learn about the strong correlation between gold's value and the strength of currencies trading on foreign exchanges.  ( 21 min )

Employers having a hard time filling jobs could get some help from a source that’s traditionally boosted the U.S. economy—immigration.  ( 19 min )

Grocery delivery app Instacart filed its application for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) on Friday after the easing pandemic cut its valuation before a previous attempt late last year.  ( 17 min )

Investopedia's mission is to provide investors with reviews and ratings of robo advisors. We are committed to helping investors at all levels find the right robo-advisor for their needs.  ( 25 min )

After World War II, Germany was in ruins. Learn about the country's quick rise to the third strongest economy in the world.  ( 25 min )

The Express is live and direct from Invest Fest 2023, the flagship event from Earn Your Leisure, as 20,000 attendees flock to Atlanta to learn wealth building, entrepreneurship, and investing lessons from some of the biggest names in the business.  ( 19 min )

Examining the gross domestic product growth and composition of Mexico, the second-largest economy in Latin America.  ( 25 min )

U.S. equities gained at midday on Monday, Aug. 28, 2023, adding to Friday's advance following interest rate comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell.  ( 16 min )

Rates on 30-year mortgages rose moderately, but thanks to a notable dip in the previous days, rates are still below the 22-year high they reached early last week.  ( 20 min )

3M shares jum reports the conglomerate has tentatively settled lawsuits over accusations of hearing loss by members of the military who used its earplugs.  ( 18 min )

Boston Scientific (BSX) reported positive results from a clinical trial for an electrical field system to treat patients with atrial fibrillation (AF).  ( 16 min )

Financial analysts work in different ways. Learn about potential conflicts of interest and whether a sell-side, buy-side, or independent analyst is for you.  ( 24 min )

Initial vehicle deliveries in Belgium, Switzerland, and the Netherlands are slated for the end of September.  ( 18 min )

Read about the impact of quantitative easing, or QE, on stock market prices, and learn the potential implications of ending this monetary policy.  ( 22 min )

Horizon Therapeutics shares jumped more than 5% early trading Monday after the FTC said it would suspend its challenge to Amgen's acquisition of the drug maker.  ( 18 min )

A business grant is a sum of money given to a business by a donor. In the U.S., the largest donors are the federal government, state governments, foundations, charities, and corporations. Business grants have a key difference from business loans: you don’t have to pay them back.  ( 24 min )

You can apply for a small business grant from a variety of sources. Once you’ve found a grant that you are eligible for, you’ll typically need to apply online and attach a number of documents.  ( 24 min )

Jabil shares jumped after agreeing to sell its mobility business to the electronics arm of EV maker and Apple vendor BYD for $2.2 billion.  ( 17 min )

The price of an option, otherwise known as the premium, has two basic components: intrinsic value and time value.  ( 20 min )

Chinese start-up Xpeng eliminated a potential rival and gained tech by acquiring mobility company DiDi's smart EV development arm, leading its shares to soar.  ( 17 min )

Stellar, which shares similarities with Ripple, is a low-cost, open-source, distributed ledger platform.  ( 21 min )

Driverless cars have piqued human interest for centuries. A true driverless car, however, has remained elusive until recently.  ( 26 min )